- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Towanda, PA
Towanda Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Towanda Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422355005208
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Towanda Area Jshs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Towanda · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Towanda Area Jshs has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Towanda Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Towanda, PA.
School address
District: Towanda Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422355005208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Towanda Area Jshs held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 422355005208 · Towanda, PA Other · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 17.3:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Towanda Area El Sch (423 students)
Towanda Area Jshs held near 698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Towanda Area Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Towanda Area Jshs
709 students
- Towanda Area E
Towanda Area El Sch
423 students
- Morrow El Sch
Morrow El Sch
350 students
What this shows Towanda Area Jshs reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Towanda Area Jshs compares
Towanda 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$17,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Towanda Area Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Towanda Area Sd reports $17,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Towanda Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda Area El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrow El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Towanda Area Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Towanda
1 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Towanda Area Jshs
How many students attend Towanda Area Jshs?
Towanda Area Jshs has 709 students enrolled. It is a public school in Towanda, PA. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towanda Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Towanda Area Jshs is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Towanda Area Jshs?
89.9% of students at Towanda Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Towanda Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Towanda Area Jshs is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Towanda, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Towanda Area Jshs?
Towanda Area Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Towanda Area Jshs rank among public schools in Towanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Towanda Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Towanda, 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 Towanda Area Sd?
Besides Towanda Area Jshs, Towanda Area Sd also operates Towanda Area El Sch (423 students) and Morrow El Sch (350 students). See the Towanda Area Sd district page for the complete list.