Enrollment
411
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, PA
Lehman-Jackson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lehman-Jackson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421302002922
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lehman-Jackson El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lehman-Jackson El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lehman-Jackson El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, PA.
School address
District: Lake-Lehman Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421302002922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lehman-Jackson El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lehman-Jackson El Sch
Lehman-Jackson El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Dallas, Pennsylvania, enrolling 411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 536 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dallas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallas Intermediate Sch (561 students): Lehman-Jackson El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.6:1).
Lake-Lehman Sd also operates Lake-Lehman Jshs (745 students) and Lake-Noxen El Sch (236 students) alongside Lehman-Jackson 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 Lehman-Jackson El Sch compares
Lehman-Jackson 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 96.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Lehman-Jackson 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 Lake-Lehman Sd, which includes Lehman-Jackson El Sch.
$17,458
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 39.4%
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 Lehman-Jackson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake-Lehman Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake-Noxen El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lehman-Jackson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Dallas
2 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 (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lehman-Jackson El Sch
How many students attend Lehman-Jackson El Sch?
Lehman-Jackson El Sch has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehman-Jackson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehman-Jackson El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lehman-Jackson El Sch?
27.5% of students at Lehman-Jackson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lehman-Jackson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lehman-Jackson El Sch is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lehman-Jackson El Sch?
Lehman-Jackson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Lehman-Jackson El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lehman-Jackson El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
Is Lehman-Jackson El Sch a good school?
Lehman-Jackson El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lake-Lehman Sd?
Besides Lehman-Jackson El Sch, Lake-Lehman Sd also operates Lake-Lehman Jshs (745 students), Lake-Noxen El Sch (236 students), and Ross El Sch (166 students). See the Lake-Lehman Sd district page for the complete list.
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