- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Neshannock Jshs held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421644002689 · New Castle, PA Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 16.5:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Neshannock Memorial El Sch (688 students)
Neshannock Jshs held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Neshannock Jshs compares
Neshannock Jshs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,873
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 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.
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
District finance for Neshannock Township Sd reports $15,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in New Castle
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~545 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.