Enrollment
545
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, PA
Neshannock Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Neshannock Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421644002689
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neshannock Jshs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Neshannock Jshs has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neshannock Jshs ranks #3 of 3 schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Neshannock Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421644002689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neshannock Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neshannock Jshs
Neshannock Jshs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Castle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 545 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #507, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Castle's public schools, it stands alongside Shenango Hs (449 students): Neshannock Jshs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 11.8:1).
Its district, Neshannock Township Sd, also runs Neshannock Memorial El Sch (688 students).
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 Neshannock Jshs compares
Neshannock Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$15,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 92.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Neshannock Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neshannock Township Sd, which includes Neshannock Jshs.
$15,612
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 Neshannock Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshannock Memorial El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neshannock Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in New Castle
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Neshannock Jshs
How many students attend Neshannock Jshs?
Neshannock Jshs has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Castle, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Jshs is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neshannock Jshs?
23.3% of students at Neshannock Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neshannock Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Neshannock Jshs is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neshannock Jshs?
Neshannock Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neshannock Jshs rank among schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Neshannock Jshs ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in New Castle on the city page.
Is Neshannock Jshs a good school?
Neshannock Jshs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Neshannock Township Sd?
Besides Neshannock Jshs, Neshannock Township Sd also operates Neshannock Memorial El Sch (688 students). See the Neshannock Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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