- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Myerstown, PA
Jackson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jackson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420846002735
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Myerstown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Myerstown, PA.
School address
District: Eastern Lebanon County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420846002735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jackson El Sch held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 420846002735 · Myerstown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Lebanon Co Shs (773 students)
Jackson El Sch held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jackson El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern Lebano
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs
773 students
- Eastern Lebano
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms
556 students
- Elco Intermd S
Elco Intermd Sch
505 students
- Fort Zeller El 273
Fort Zeller El Sch
273 students
- This school 203
Jackson El Sch
203 students
What this shows Jackson El Sch reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson El Sch compares
Jackson 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$18,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Jackson El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Lebanon County Sd reports $18,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Lebanon Co Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Lebanon Co Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elco Intermd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Zeller El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Myerstown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson El Sch
How many students attend Jackson El Sch?
Jackson El Sch has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Myerstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson El Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson El Sch?
45.6% of students at Jackson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jackson El Sch is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Myerstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson El Sch?
Jackson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Jackson El Sch rank among public schools in Myerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Myerstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eastern Lebanon County Sd?
Besides Jackson El Sch, Eastern Lebanon County Sd also operates Eastern Lebanon Co Shs (773 students), Eastern Lebanon Co Ms (556 students), and Elco Intermd Sch (505 students). See the Eastern Lebanon County Sd district page for the complete list.