- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Castle, PA
Mohawk Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Mohawk Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421554007605
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohawk Jhs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mohawk Jhs has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk Jhs ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Mohawk Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421554007605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mohawk Jhs held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421554007605 · New Castle, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 15.7:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mohawk El Sch (709 students)
Mohawk Jhs held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mohawk Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mohawk El Sch
Mohawk El Sch
709 students
- Mohawk Shs
Mohawk Shs
406 students
- This school
Mohawk Jhs
329 students
What this shows Mohawk Jhs reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mohawk Jhs compares
Mohawk Jhs 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$15,872
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Mohawk Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mohawk Area Sd reports $15,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mohawk Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mohawk Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in New Castle
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mohawk Jhs
How many students attend Mohawk Jhs?
Mohawk Jhs has 329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Jhs is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mohawk Jhs?
45.7% of students at Mohawk Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohawk Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Mohawk Jhs is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohawk Jhs?
Mohawk Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mohawk Jhs rank among middle schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk Jhs ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Mohawk Area Sd?
Besides Mohawk Jhs, Mohawk Area Sd also operates Mohawk El Sch (709 students) and Mohawk Shs (406 students). See the Mohawk Area Sd district page for the complete list.