Enrollment
273
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 421824003107
Otto-Eldred Jshs — Duke Center, PA
Federal NCES profile for Otto-Eldred Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 20
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 →
The verdict
Otto-Eldred Jshs earns a D Resource Investment Index (45/100), with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- D
- Resource Index · 45/100
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 273
- students enrolled
School address
District: Otto-Eldred 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otto-Eldred 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
Otto-Eldred Jshs reports 273 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% below the Pennsylvania average and 25% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 273 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Otto-Eldred Sd spends $26,935 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), 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 Otto-Eldred 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 smaller classes than 59% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
273 larger than 28% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% 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
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$26,935
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 273 Top 19% in Pennsylvania — larger than 81% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.9% -33% vs state
NCES ID 421824003107
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 273:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.9%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otto-Eldred Sd, which includes Otto-Eldred Jshs.
$26,935
Per student
+18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 67.4%
Federal 14.3%
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
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Otto-Eldred Jshs
How many students attend Otto-Eldred Jshs?
Otto-Eldred Jshs has 273 students enrolled. It is a other school in Duke Center, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otto-Eldred Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Otto-Eldred Jshs is 14:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otto-Eldred Jshs?
38.9% of students at Otto-Eldred Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otto-Eldred Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Otto-Eldred Jshs is White at 96.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Duke Center, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otto-Eldred Jshs?
Otto-Eldred Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) 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.