Enrollment
490
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 421254001307
Jim Thorpe Area Hs — Jim Thorpe, PA
Federal NCES profile for Jim Thorpe Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jim Thorpe Area Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jim Thorpe Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jim Thorpe Area Hs reports 490 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% below the Pennsylvania average and 24% below the national baseline. The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jim Thorpe Area Sd spends $25,638 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.4% from local sources (property taxes), 20.7% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jim Thorpe Area Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
67.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,638
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 490 Top 55% in Pennsylvania — larger than 45% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.6% -32% vs state
NCES ID 421254001307
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.8%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jim Thorpe Area Sd, which includes Jim Thorpe Area Hs.
$25,638
Per student
+13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 20.7%
Federal 12.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jim Thorpe Area Hs
How many students attend Jim Thorpe Area Hs?
Jim Thorpe Area Hs has 490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jim Thorpe, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Thorpe Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Thorpe Area Hs is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jim Thorpe Area Hs?
39.6% of students at Jim Thorpe Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Thorpe Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Jim Thorpe Area Hs is White at 74.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jim Thorpe, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Thorpe Area Hs?
Jim Thorpe Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.