- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson Hills, PA
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422559000081
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson Hills · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jefferson Hills, PA.
School address
District: West Jefferson Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422559000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 422559000081 · Jefferson Hills, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 19:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson Hs (1,041 students)
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Hs
1,041 students
- This school
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
856 students
- Pleasant Hills
Pleasant Hills Ms
813 students
- Gill Hall El S
Gill Hall El Sch
424 students
- Mcclellan El S 367
Mcclellan El Sch
367 students
What this shows Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch compares
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 856 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Jefferson Hills Sd reports $16,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hills Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gill Hall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcclellan El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Jefferson Hills
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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch?
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch has 856 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson Hills, PA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch is 19:1, which is 40% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch?
22.7% of students at Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Jefferson Hills, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch?
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Hills Intermediate Sch rank among public schools in Jefferson Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jefferson Hills, 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 West Jefferson Hills Sd?
Besides Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch, West Jefferson Hills Sd also operates Thomas Jefferson Hs (1,041 students), Pleasant Hills Ms (813 students), and Gill Hall El Sch (424 students). See the West Jefferson Hills Sd district page for the complete list.