- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, PA
Rocky Grove Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Grove Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422463004126
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Grove Jshs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Grove Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Grove Jshs ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklin, PA.
School address
District: Valley Grove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422463004126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Rocky Grove Jshs grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 422463004126 · Franklin, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grove El Sch (448 students)
Rocky Grove Jshs grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Rocky Grove Jshs compares
Rocky Grove Jshs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$17,814
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Rocky Grove Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Grove Sd reports $17,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Grove Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grove El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Grove Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Franklin
2 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Grove Jshs
How many students attend Rocky Grove Jshs?
Rocky Grove Jshs has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Grove Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Grove Jshs is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Rocky Grove Jshs?
44.2% of students at Rocky Grove Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Grove Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Grove Jshs is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Grove Jshs?
Rocky Grove Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rocky Grove Jshs rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Grove Jshs ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklin, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Grove Sd?
Besides Rocky Grove Jshs, Valley Grove Sd also operates Valley Grove El Sch (448 students). See the Valley Grove Sd district page for the complete list.