- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jefferson El Sch held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421731002444 · Lake Ariel, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 12.6:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Pocono Hs (915 students)
Jefferson El Sch held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jefferson El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Pocono H
North Pocono Hs
915 students
- North Pocono M
North Pocono Ms
685 students
- Moscow El Sch
Moscow El Sch
581 students
- North Pocono I
North Pocono Intmd Sch
445 students
- This school 239
Jefferson El Sch
239 students
What this shows Jefferson El Sch reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson El Sch compares
Jefferson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,357
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
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.
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
District finance for North Pocono Sd reports $19,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~239 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.