Enrollment
239
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Ariel, PA
Jefferson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421731002444
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lake Ariel · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lake Ariel, PA.
School address
District: North Pocono Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421731002444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson El Sch
Jefferson El Sch is a small elementary school in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, enrolling 239 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 239 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Pocono Sd also operates North Pocono Hs (915 students) and North Pocono Ms (685 students) alongside Jefferson El 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 Jefferson El Sch compares
Jefferson 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,845
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Jefferson El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Pocono Sd, which includes Jefferson El Sch.
$18,845
Per student
+5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 35.8%
Federal 5.0%
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 Jefferson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pocono Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Pocono Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moscow El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pocono Intmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson El Sch
How many students attend Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Ariel, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Jefferson El Sch?
26.7% of students at Jefferson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson El Sch is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Lake Ariel, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Jefferson El Sch rank among public schools in Lake Ariel?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lake Ariel, 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 Lake Ariel on the city page.
Is Jefferson El Sch a good school?
Jefferson El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 North Pocono Sd?
Besides Jefferson El Sch, North Pocono Sd also operates North Pocono Hs (915 students), North Pocono Ms (685 students), and Moscow El Sch (581 students). See the North Pocono Sd district page for the complete list.
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