Enrollment
293
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tionesta, PA
North Clarion Co Jshs
Federal NCES profile for North Clarion Co Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421713001489
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Clarion Co Jshs earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Tionesta · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Clarion Co Jshs has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Clarion Co Jshs ranks #1 of 4 schools in Tionesta, PA.
School address
District: North Clarion County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421713001489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Clarion Co Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Clarion Co Jshs
North Clarion Co Jshs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, enrolling 293 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.1:1, North Clarion Co Jshs is leaner than roughly 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 63% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Tionesta's public schools, it stands alongside North Clarion Co El Sch (334 students): North Clarion Co Jshs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
Its district, North Clarion County Sd, also runs North Clarion Co El Sch (334 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 North Clarion Co Jshs compares
North Clarion Co 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 63% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$16,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 98.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, North Clarion Co Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clarion County Sd, which includes North Clarion Co Jshs.
$16,744
Per student
-7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 13.7%
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 North Clarion Co Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Clarion Co El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Clarion Co Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Tionesta
3 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Clarion Co Jshs
How many students attend North Clarion Co Jshs?
North Clarion Co Jshs has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tionesta, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clarion Co Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Clarion Co Jshs is 5.1:1, which is 63% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Clarion Co Jshs?
29.4% of students at North Clarion Co Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Clarion Co Jshs?
The largest demographic group at North Clarion Co Jshs is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in Tionesta, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Clarion Co Jshs?
North Clarion Co Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 North Clarion Co Jshs rank among schools in Tionesta?
By Resource Investment Index, North Clarion Co Jshs ranks #1 of 4 schools in Tionesta, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tionesta on the city page.
Is North Clarion Co Jshs a good school?
North Clarion Co Jshs earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 North Clarion County Sd?
Besides North Clarion Co Jshs, North Clarion County Sd also operates North Clarion Co El Sch (334 students). See the North Clarion County Sd district page for the complete list.
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