- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Clarion Co Jshs held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421713001489 · Tionesta, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 5.1:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: North Clarion Co El Sch (334 students)
North Clarion Co Jshs held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How North Clarion Co Jshs compares
North Clarion Co 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for North Clarion County Sd reports $16,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Tionesta
3 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.