Enrollment
615
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L B Morris El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at L B Morris El Sch
L B Morris El Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, enrolling 615 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 615 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.
Against 646 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #434.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jim Thorpe Area Sd also operates Penn-Kidder Campus (541 students) and Jim Thorpe Area Hs (490 students) alongside L B Morris El 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 L B Morris El Sch compares
L B Morris El 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,590
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jim Thorpe Area Sd, which includes L B Morris El Sch.
$18,590
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Jim Thorpe on the city page.
Is L B Morris El Sch a good school?
L B Morris El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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