- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moon Township, PA
J.a. Allard El Sch
Federal NCES profile for J.a. Allard El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421583007556
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.a. Allard El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Moon Township · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
J.a. Allard El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Allard El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Moon Township, PA.
School address
District: Moon Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421583007556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
J.a. Allard El Sch held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 421583007556 · Moon Township, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.9:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Moon Shs (1,211 students)
J.a. Allard El Sch held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
J.a. Allard El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moon Shs
Moon Shs
1,211 students
- Moon Area Lowe
Moon Area Lower Ms
639 students
- Moon Area Uppe
Moon Area Upper Ms
621 students
- Bon Meade El S
Bon Meade El Sch
572 students
- J H Brooks El 382
J H Brooks El Sch
382 students
- This school 209
J.a. Allard El Sch
209 students
What this shows J.a. Allard El Sch reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.a. Allard El Sch compares
J.a. Allard El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,761
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 8.1%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, J.a. Allard El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moon Area Sd reports $17,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.a. Allard El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Lower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Upper Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bon Meade El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J H Brooks El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.a. Allard El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Moon Township
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Moon Area Lower Ms
Standard public school
639 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
J H Brooks El Sch
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Richard J. Hyde El Sch
Standard public school
237 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mccormick El Sch
Standard public school
229 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.a. Allard El Sch
How many students attend J.a. Allard El Sch?
J.a. Allard El Sch has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moon Township, PA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.a. Allard El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J.a. Allard El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.a. Allard El Sch?
30.3% of students at J.a. Allard El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.a. Allard El Sch?
The largest demographic group at J.a. Allard El Sch is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Moon Township, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.a. Allard El Sch?
J.a. Allard El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J.a. Allard El Sch rank among elementary schools in Moon Township?
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Allard El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Moon Township, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moon Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Moon Area Sd?
Besides J.a. Allard El Sch, Moon Area Sd also operates Moon Shs (1,211 students), Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students), and Moon Area Upper Ms (621 students). See the Moon Area Sd district page for the complete list.