Enrollment
1,003
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 421011003883
North Schuylkill Jshs — Ashland, PA
Federal NCES profile for North Schuylkill Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Schuylkill Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Schuylkill Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Schuylkill Jshs reports 1,003 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the Pennsylvania average and 6% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 334 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Schuylkill Sd spends $16,448 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.6% from local sources (property taxes), 49.9% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Schuylkill Jshs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,448
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,003 Top 90% in Pennsylvania — larger than 10% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.5% -17% vs state
NCES ID 421011003883
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 334:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.9%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Schuylkill Sd, which includes North Schuylkill Jshs.
$16,448
Per student
-28%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about North Schuylkill Jshs
How many students attend North Schuylkill Jshs?
North Schuylkill Jshs has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ashland, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Jshs is 16.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Schuylkill Jshs?
48.5% of students at North Schuylkill Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Schuylkill Jshs?
The largest demographic group at North Schuylkill Jshs is White at 82.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ashland, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Schuylkill Jshs?
North Schuylkill Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.