- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmerton, PA
Palmerton Area Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Palmerton Area Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421836007174
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmerton Area Jhs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Palmerton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmerton Area Jhs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmerton Area Jhs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palmerton, PA.
School address
District: Palmerton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421836007174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Palmerton Area Jhs held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 421836007174 · Palmerton, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.7:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmerton Area Hs (478 students)
Palmerton Area Jhs held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Palmerton Area Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmerton Area
Palmerton Area Hs
478 students
- S S Palmer El
S S Palmer El Sch
399 students
- Towamensing El
Towamensing El Sch
328 students
- This school
Palmerton Area Jhs
261 students
- Parkside Educa 150
Parkside Education Center
150 students
What this shows Palmerton Area Jhs reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmerton Area Jhs compares
Palmerton Area Jhs 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$17,184
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Palmerton Area Jhs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmerton Area Sd reports $17,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmerton Area Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S S Palmer El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Towamensing El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmerton Area Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmerton Area Jhs
How many students attend Palmerton Area Jhs?
Palmerton Area Jhs has 261 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmerton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmerton Area Jhs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmerton Area Jhs?
39.3% of students at Palmerton Area Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmerton Area Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Palmerton Area Jhs is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Palmerton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmerton Area Jhs?
Palmerton Area Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Palmerton Area Jhs rank among public schools in Palmerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmerton Area Jhs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palmerton, 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 Palmerton Area Sd?
Besides Palmerton Area Jhs, Palmerton Area Sd also operates Palmerton Area Hs (478 students), S S Palmer El Sch (399 students), and Towamensing El Sch (328 students). See the Palmerton Area Sd district page for the complete list.