Enrollment
313
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 421746000964
Northeast Bradford Jshs — Rome, PA
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Bradford Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 43
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: Northeast Bradford 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Bradford Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northeast Bradford Jshs reports 313 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Pennsylvania average and 37% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 157 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northeast Bradford Sd spends $24,196 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.3% from local sources (property taxes), 57.1% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), 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 Northeast Bradford 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 25% | — | — |
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
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$24,196
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 313 Top 25% in Pennsylvania — larger than 75% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.4% -44% vs state
NCES ID 421746000964
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 157:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeast Bradford Sd, which includes Northeast Bradford Jshs.
$24,196
Per student
+6%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 11.6%
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
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
Educator & family resources
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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 Northeast Bradford Jshs
How many students attend Northeast Bradford Jshs?
Northeast Bradford Jshs has 313 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rome, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Bradford Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Bradford Jshs is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Bradford Jshs?
32.4% of students at Northeast Bradford Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Bradford Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Bradford Jshs is White at 93.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rome, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Bradford Jshs?
Northeast Bradford Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) 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.