- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jim Thorpe, PA
L B Morris El Sch
Federal NCES profile for L B Morris El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421254006965
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L B Morris El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jim Thorpe · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
L B Morris El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L B Morris El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jim Thorpe, PA.
School address
District: Jim Thorpe Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421254006965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
L B Morris El Sch held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421254006965 · Jim Thorpe, PA Other · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 12.3:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn-Kidder Campus (541 students)
L B Morris El Sch held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
L B Morris El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
L B Morris El Sch
615 students
- Penn-Kidder Ca
Penn-Kidder Campus
541 students
- Jim Thorpe Are
Jim Thorpe Area Hs
490 students
What this shows L B Morris El Sch reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How L B Morris El Sch compares
L B Morris 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, L B Morris El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jim Thorpe Area Sd reports $18,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L B Morris El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn-Kidder Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Thorpe Area Hs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L B Morris El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about L B Morris El Sch
How many students attend L B Morris El Sch?
L B Morris El Sch has 615 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jim Thorpe, PA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L B Morris El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at L B Morris El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 L B Morris El Sch?
29.2% of students at L B Morris El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L B Morris El Sch?
The largest demographic group at L B Morris El Sch is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Jim Thorpe, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L B Morris El Sch?
L B Morris El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 L B Morris El Sch rank among public schools in Jim Thorpe?
By Resource Investment Index, L B Morris El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe Area Sd?
Besides L B Morris El Sch, Jim Thorpe Area Sd also operates Penn-Kidder Campus (541 students) and Jim Thorpe Area Hs (490 students). See the Jim Thorpe Area Sd district page for the complete list.