Enrollment
856
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch is a large elementary school in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, enrolling 856 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 97% of Pennsylvania schools and 40% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 856 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #320, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 856 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Jefferson Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gill Hall El Sch (424 students): Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 17.7:1).
West Jefferson Hills Sd also operates Thomas Jefferson Hs (1,041 students) and Pleasant Hills Ms (813 students) alongside Jefferson Hills Intermediate 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 Hills Intermediate Sch compares
Jefferson Hills Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Jefferson Hills Sd, which includes Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch.
$15,682
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 26.2%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Jefferson Hills on the city page.
Is Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch a good school?
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 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.
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