- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, PA
Jackson Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422682007463
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Sch earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in York · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Sch ranks #8 of 9 schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422682007463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jackson Sch held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422682007463 · York, PA Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: William Penn Shs (1,681 students)
Jackson Sch held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jackson Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Penn S
William Penn Shs
1,681 students
- Devers Sch
Devers Sch
686 students
- Hannah Penn
Hannah Penn
674 students
- Goode Sch 641
Goode Sch
641 students
- Ferguson Sch 627
Ferguson Sch
627 students
- This school 501
Jackson Sch
501 students
What this shows Jackson Sch reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Sch compares
Jackson 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$20,067
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Jackson Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for York City Sd reports $20,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Devers Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannah Penn | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goode Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in York
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Academy Regional Cs
Standard public school
1,058 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Devers Sch
Standard public school
686 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hannah Penn
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Goode Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ferguson Sch
Standard public school
627 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Sch
Standard public school
578 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Sch
How many students attend Jackson Sch?
Jackson Sch has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Sch?
100.0% of students at Jackson Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Sch is African American at 46.5% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Sch?
Jackson Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Sch rank among schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Sch ranks #8 of 9 schools in York, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York City Sd?
Besides Jackson Sch, York City Sd also operates William Penn Shs (1,681 students), Devers Sch (686 students), and Hannah Penn (674 students). See the York City Sd district page for the complete list.