Enrollment
478
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Williamsport, PA
South Williamsport Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for South Williamsport Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422214003056
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Williamsport Area Jshs earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in South Williamsport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Williamsport Area Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Williamsport Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: South Williamsport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422214003056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Williamsport Area Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Williamsport Area Jshs
South Williamsport Area Jshs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 478 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 685 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #675, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Williamsport Area Sd also operates Central El Sch (414 students) and Rommelt El Sch (176 students) alongside South Williamsport Area Jshs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Williamsport Area Jshs compares
South Williamsport Area Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$15,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, South Williamsport Area Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Williamsport Area Sd, which includes South Williamsport Area Jshs.
$15,055
Per student
-16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 46.8%
Federal 11.7%
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.
How South Williamsport Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rommelt El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Williamsport Area Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Williamsport Area Jshs
How many students attend South Williamsport Area Jshs?
South Williamsport Area Jshs has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Williamsport, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Williamsport Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Williamsport Area Jshs is 12.3:1, 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 South Williamsport Area Jshs?
40.6% of students at South Williamsport Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Williamsport Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at South Williamsport Area Jshs is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in South Williamsport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Williamsport Area Jshs?
South Williamsport Area Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Williamsport Area Jshs rank among public schools in South Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, South Williamsport Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Williamsport, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Williamsport on the city page.
Is South Williamsport Area Jshs a good school?
South Williamsport Area Jshs earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Williamsport Area Sd?
Besides South Williamsport Area Jshs, South Williamsport Area Sd also operates Central El Sch (414 students) and Rommelt El Sch (176 students). See the South Williamsport Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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