- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsport, PA
Loyalsock Twp Shs
Federal NCES profile for Loyalsock Twp Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421431004828
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loyalsock Twp Shs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loyalsock Twp Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loyalsock Twp Shs ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: Loyalsock Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421431004828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Loyalsock Twp Shs held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421431004828 · Williamsport, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 13.6:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Donald E. Schick Sch (721 students)
Loyalsock Twp Shs held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Loyalsock Twp Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donald E. Schi
Donald E. Schick Sch
721 students
- This school
Loyalsock Twp Shs
436 students
- Loyalsock Twp
Loyalsock Twp Ms
353 students
What this shows Loyalsock Twp Shs reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loyalsock Twp Shs compares
Loyalsock Twp Shs 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Loyalsock Twp Shs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loyalsock Township Sd reports $14,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loyalsock Twp Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E. Schick Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loyalsock Twp Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loyalsock Twp Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Williamsport
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loyalsock Twp Shs
How many students attend Loyalsock Twp Shs?
Loyalsock Twp Shs has 436 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp Shs is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loyalsock Twp Shs?
35.8% of students at Loyalsock Twp Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loyalsock Twp Shs?
The largest demographic group at Loyalsock Twp Shs is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Williamsport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loyalsock Twp Shs?
Loyalsock Twp Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Loyalsock Twp Shs rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Loyalsock Twp Shs ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Loyalsock Township Sd?
Besides Loyalsock Twp Shs, Loyalsock Township Sd also operates Donald E. Schick Sch (721 students) and Loyalsock Twp Ms (353 students). See the Loyalsock Township Sd district page for the complete list.