Enrollment
504
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jeannette, PA
Jeannette Mckee El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jeannette Mckee El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421233006807
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeannette Mckee El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Jeannette · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeannette Mckee El Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Mckee El Sch ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, PA.
School address
District: Jeannette City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421233006807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeannette Mckee El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeannette Mckee El Sch
Jeannette Mckee El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, enrolling 504 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 537 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #229.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Two or More (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jeannette's public schools, it stands alongside Jeannette Hs (405 students): Jeannette Mckee El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.1:1).
Its district, Jeannette City Sd, also runs Jeannette Hs (405 students).
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 Jeannette Mckee El Sch compares
Jeannette Mckee El 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$17,566
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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
White 53.8%
Two or More 23.0%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Jeannette Mckee El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jeannette City Sd, which includes Jeannette Mckee El Sch.
$17,566
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 53.4%
Federal 23.2%
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 Jeannette Mckee El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannette Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeannette Mckee El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Jeannette
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jeannette Mckee El Sch
How many students attend Jeannette Mckee El Sch?
Jeannette Mckee El Sch has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jeannette, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Mckee El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Mckee El Sch is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Jeannette Mckee El Sch?
98.5% of students at Jeannette Mckee El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeannette Mckee El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jeannette Mckee El Sch is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Jeannette, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeannette Mckee El Sch?
Jeannette Mckee El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Jeannette Mckee El Sch rank among public schools in Jeannette?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Mckee El Sch ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jeannette on the city page.
Is Jeannette Mckee El Sch a good school?
Jeannette Mckee El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Jeannette City Sd?
Besides Jeannette Mckee El Sch, Jeannette City Sd also operates Jeannette Hs (405 students). See the Jeannette City Sd district page for the complete list.
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