School district or education agency · NCES 4212540

Jim Thorpe Area SD

Jim Thorpe, PA

District overview See comparisons

Students1,723

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,723

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$18,236

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictPAUnited States

Academic standing2025

38th percentile51st percentile45th percentile

This district is 13 percentile points lower than the state figure and 7 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

34.0%23.3%27.8%

This district is 10.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$26,916$24,823$19,509

This district is $2,093 per student higher than the state figure and $7,407 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$18,236$18,240$15,859

This district is $4 per student lower than the state figure and $2,377 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$724$1,977$1,964

This district is $1,253 per student lower than the state figure and $1,240 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$672$513$336

This district is $159 per student higher than the state figure and $336 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$3,520$3,520$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,727 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,470$8,815$8,742

This district is $345 per student lower than the state figure and $272 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,712$5,632$3,769

This district is $1,080 per student higher than the state figure and $2,943 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$15,873$15,642$11,715

This district is $231 per student higher than the state figure and $4,158 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,768$1,342$869

This district is $426 per student higher than the state figure and $899 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:113:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

345:1319:1376:1

This district is 26 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 31 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

138.5151.6138.9

This district is 13.1 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.4 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

19.219.518.5

This district is 0.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.61.00.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.8%2.1%2.6%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.7%0.6%2.9%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.6%5.4%12.0%

This district is 4.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

19.2%18.2%14.0%

This district is 1.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

3.3%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.8%95.8%

This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-2.8%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

42.7%47.9%50.6%

This district is 5.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.7%4.2%4.5%

This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.2%8.8%9.0%

This district is 7.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.0%6.7%

This district is 4.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

12.3%14.3%14.4%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K29 students

1.7%

Kindergarten–grade 5761 students

44.2%

Grades 6–8391 students

22.7%

Grades 9–12542 students

31.5%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten29

Kindergarten106

Grade 1132

Grade 2122

Grade 3113

Grade 4152

Grade 5136

Grade 6124

Grade 7143

Grade 8124

Grade 9153

Grade 10149

Grade 11145

Grade 1295

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,314 (76.3%)

Hispanic/Latino228 (13.2%)

Two or more races94 (5.5%)

Black or African American75 (4.4%)

Asian8 (0.5%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

29Students enrolled in pre-K

1Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

29.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.7%

PA0.6%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

238.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

140.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

5School counselors, full-time equivalent

1School psychologists, full-time equivalent

33Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

6School administrators, full-time equivalent

2.5Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers1 FTE

Kindergarten teachers7 FTE

Elementary teachers67.9 FTE

Secondary teachers56.9 FTE

Ungraded teachers8 FTE

Instructional coordinators2.9 FTE

District administrators2.5 FTE

District administrative support6 FTE

School administrative support11 FTE

Other support staff26 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

109Total completers

109Regular diplomas

10Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

PA100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.8%

PA2.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.6%Students learning English11 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.6%

PA5.4%

U.S.12.0%

19.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services347 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District19.2%

PA18.2%

U.S.14.0%

3.3%Students with Section 504 plans60 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.3%

PA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services4 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

PA0.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

38Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

PA97.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,243children ages 5 to 17

275estimated to live in families below the poverty line

12.3%about 1 in 8 school-age children

District12.3%

PA14.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in PA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Mifflinburg Area SDMifflinburg, PA1,738 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Burrell SDLower Burrell, PA1,736 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Forest Hills SDSidman, PA1,754 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Huntingdon Area SDHuntingdon, PA1,691 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Susquenita SDDuncannon, PA1,752 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged533 assessments

42 out of 100

Fem483 assessments

40 out of 100

White students765 assessments

39 out of 100

Mal512 assessments

36 out of 100

Hispanic students126 assessments

35 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students462 assessments

33 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

2Elementary schools

2Town setting

1Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

3.3%Federal

24%State

72.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$18,236Total current spending per student

$11,751Instruction per student

$5,716Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.6MFederal revenue3.3% of total revenue

$11.6MState revenue24% of total revenue

$35.1MLocal revenue72.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$11,751Instructionper student

$5,716Student and instructional supportper student

$3,520Special educationper student

$1,724Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,007Student transportationper student

$769Food servicesper student

$1,030Technologyper student

People costs

$15.2MSalaries$8,470 per student

$12MEmployee benefits$6,712 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.2MEquipmentFY 2023

$1.3MCapital outlay$724 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$28.4MDebt outstanding at year end$15,873 per student

$1.2MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$3.2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$960KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$466KTitle I$260 per student

$814KChild nutrition$454 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$18,590

FY 2023$18,236

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$426

FY 2023$724

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$13,644

FY 2023$15,873

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2121.9%

399 of 1,818 students

2021–2240.2%

713 of 1,772 students

2022–2334%

597 of 1,754 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

3Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

14Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →23In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →30Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

0Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?34% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,754 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$18,236current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?345:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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