- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, PA
John B Stetson Ms
Federal NCES profile for John B Stetson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421899010028
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B Stetson Ms earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #128 of 131
- elementary schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John B Stetson Ms has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B Stetson Ms ranks #128 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899010028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
John B Stetson Ms shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 421899010028 · Philadelphia, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 25.5:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
John B Stetson Ms shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
John B Stetson Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 560
John B Stetson Ms
560 students
What this shows John B Stetson Ms reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B Stetson Ms compares
John B Stetson Ms is a shrinking 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 88% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, John B Stetson Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John B Stetson Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B Stetson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Standard public school
1,783 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfair Sch
Standard public school
1,763 students 21:1 students per teacher
Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
Standard public school
1,350 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Iii
Standard public school
1,290 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Moore J Hampton Sch
Standard public school
1,192 students 17:1 students per teacher
Farrell Louis H Sch
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about John B Stetson Ms
How many students attend John B Stetson Ms?
John B Stetson Ms has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B Stetson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at John B Stetson Ms is 25.5:1, which is 88% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John B Stetson Ms?
99.5% of students at John B Stetson Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B Stetson Ms?
The largest demographic group at John B Stetson Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B Stetson Ms?
John B Stetson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does John B Stetson Ms rank among elementary schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, John B Stetson Ms ranks #128 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides John B Stetson Ms, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.