- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamison, PA
Jamison El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jamison El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420531000301
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamison El Sch earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 599
- students enrolled
Jamison El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Bucks Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420531000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jamison El Sch held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 420531000301 · Jamison, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 14.3:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Bucks Hs-South (1,719 students)
Jamison El Sch held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jamison El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-South
1,719 students
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-West
1,391 students
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-East
1,374 students
- Holicong Ms
Holicong Ms
907 students
- Tamanend Ms
Tamanend Ms
901 students
- This school 599
Jamison El Sch
599 students
What this shows Jamison El Sch reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamison El Sch compares
Jamison 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 80% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,884
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
Counselors0.0 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 78.1%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Jamison El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Bucks Sd reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamison El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bucks Hs-South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Bucks Hs-West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Bucks Hs-East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holicong Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamanend Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamison El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Jamison
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamison El Sch
How many students attend Jamison El Sch?
Jamison El Sch has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamison, PA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamison El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamison El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamison El Sch?
11.6% of students at Jamison El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamison El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jamison El Sch is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Jamison, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamison El Sch?
Jamison El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Bucks Sd?
Besides Jamison El Sch, Central Bucks Sd also operates Central Bucks Hs-South (1,719 students), Central Bucks Hs-West (1,391 students), and Central Bucks Hs-East (1,374 students). See the Central Bucks Sd district page for the complete list.