- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rural Valley, PA
West Shamokin Jshs
Federal NCES profile for West Shamokin Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420259000517
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Shamokin Jshs earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 526
- students enrolled
West Shamokin Jshs has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Armstrong Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420259000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Shamokin Jshs held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 420259000517 · Rural Valley, PA Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Armstrong Jshs (1,374 students)
West Shamokin Jshs held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Shamokin Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armstrong Jshs
Armstrong Jshs
1,374 students
- Lenape El Sch
Lenape El Sch
691 students
- This school 526
West Shamokin Jshs
526 students
- West Hills Pri 522
West Hills Primary Sch
522 students
- West Hills Int 424
West Hills Intermediate Sch
424 students
- Shannock Valle 310
Shannock Valley El Sch
310 students
What this shows West Shamokin Jshs reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Shamokin Jshs compares
West Shamokin 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$18,797
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, West Shamokin Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Armstrong Sd reports $18,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Shamokin Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lenape El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hills Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hills Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannock Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Shamokin Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Shamokin Jshs
How many students attend West Shamokin Jshs?
West Shamokin Jshs has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rural Valley, PA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Shamokin Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Shamokin Jshs is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 West Shamokin Jshs?
100.0% of students at West Shamokin Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Shamokin Jshs?
The largest demographic group at West Shamokin Jshs is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Rural Valley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Shamokin Jshs?
West Shamokin Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Armstrong Sd?
Besides West Shamokin Jshs, Armstrong Sd also operates Armstrong Jshs (1,374 students), Lenape El Sch (691 students), and West Hills Primary Sch (522 students). See the Armstrong Sd district page for the complete list.