- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsport, PA
Jackson Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422646003058
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Primary Sch earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Primary Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Primary Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: Williamsport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422646003058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Jackson Primary Sch held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 422646003058 · Williamsport, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 14.2:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students)
Jackson Primary Sch held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jackson Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamsport A
Williamsport Area Shs
1,462 students
- Williamsport A
Williamsport Area Ms
706 students
- This school 555
Jackson Primary Sch
555 students
- Lycoming Valle 543
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
543 students
- Cochran Primar 538
Cochran Primary Sch
538 students
- Curtin Intrmd 525
Curtin Intrmd Sch
525 students
What this shows Jackson Primary Sch reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Primary Sch compares
Jackson Primary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 42% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.3%
Two or More 24.1%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Jackson Primary Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Williamsport Area Sd reports $18,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsport Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cochran Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtin Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Williamsport
3 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Primary Sch
How many students attend Jackson Primary Sch?
Jackson Primary Sch has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Primary Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Primary Sch?
82.7% of students at Jackson Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Primary Sch is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Williamsport, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Primary Sch?
Jackson Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Primary Sch rank among elementary schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Primary Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsport Area Sd?
Besides Jackson Primary Sch, Williamsport Area Sd also operates Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students), Williamsport Area Ms (706 students), and Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch (543 students). See the Williamsport Area Sd district page for the complete list.