Enrollment
501
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Sch
Jackson Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 501 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 530 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1789 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 501 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among York's public schools, it stands alongside York Academy Regional Cs (1,058 students): Jackson Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 18.6:1).
York City Sd also operates William Penn Shs (1,681 students) and Devers Sch (686 students) alongside Jackson Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Sch compares
Jackson Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York City Sd, which includes Jackson Sch.
$17,786
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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