- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
South Williamsport Area Jshs held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 422214003056 · South Williamsport, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 12.3:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Central El Sch (414 students)
South Williamsport Area Jshs held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Williamsport Area Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Williamsport Area Jshs
478 students
- Central El Sch
Central El Sch
414 students
- Rommelt El Sch 176
Rommelt El Sch
176 students
What this shows South Williamsport Area Jshs reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Williamsport Area Jshs compares
South Williamsport Area Jshs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for South Williamsport Area Sd reports $16,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~478 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.