- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bernville, PA
Tulpehocken Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Tulpehocken Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422382004670
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tulpehocken Jshs earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 441
- students enrolled
Tulpehocken Jshs has class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tulpehocken Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422382004670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-202 students YoY
Tulpehocken Jshs shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-30.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-202 students YoY 422382004670 · Bernville, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 7.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Bernville El Sch (302 students)
Tulpehocken Jshs shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-30.3%). Teacher FTE lost 61.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tulpehocken Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tulpehocken Jshs
441 students
- Penn Bernville
Penn Bernville El Sch
302 students
- Bethel El Sch
Bethel El Sch
286 students
What this shows Tulpehocken Jshs reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tulpehocken Jshs compares
Tulpehocken Jshs is a shrinking 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 2% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$22,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Tulpehocken Jshs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulpehocken Area Sd reports $22,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tulpehocken Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Bernville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tulpehocken Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tulpehocken Jshs
How many students attend Tulpehocken Jshs?
Tulpehocken Jshs has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bernville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 202.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulpehocken Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulpehocken Jshs is 7.2:1, which is 47% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 54% 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 Tulpehocken Jshs?
34.8% of students at Tulpehocken Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulpehocken Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Tulpehocken Jshs is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Bernville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulpehocken Jshs?
Tulpehocken Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Tulpehocken Area Sd?
Besides Tulpehocken Jshs, Tulpehocken Area Sd also operates Penn Bernville El Sch (302 students) and Bethel El Sch (286 students). See the Tulpehocken Area Sd district page for the complete list.