- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abington, PA
Abington Ms
Federal NCES profile for Abington Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420204003242
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abington Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Abington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Abington Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abington Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Abington, PA.
School address
District: Abington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420204003242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Abington Ms held near 2,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 144.8 → 139.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 420204003242 · Abington, PA Middle · LARGE · TRAD
2,044 enr · 14.2:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Shs (2,692 students)
Abington Ms held near 2,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 144.8 → 139.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Abington Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Shs
Abington Shs
2,692 students
- This school
Abington Ms
2,044 students
- Copper Beech S 860
Copper Beech Sch
860 students
- Mckinley Sch 596
Mckinley Sch
596 students
- Rydal El Sch 569
Rydal El Sch
569 students
- Highland Sch 452
Highland Sch
452 students
What this shows Abington Ms reports 2,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abington Ms compares
Abington Ms 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,044 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,044
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$18,939
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
Counselors8.6 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Abington Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Sd reports $18,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abington Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Beech Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rydal El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abington Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~2,044 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abington Ms
How many students attend Abington Ms?
Abington Ms has 2,044 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,048 (2022-23) → 2,044 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abington Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Abington Ms is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abington Ms?
28.9% of students at Abington Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abington Ms?
The largest demographic group at Abington Ms is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Abington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abington Ms?
Abington Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Abington Ms rank among public schools in Abington?
By Resource Investment Index, Abington Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Abington, 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 Abington Sd?
Besides Abington Ms, Abington Sd also operates Abington Shs (2,692 students), Copper Beech Sch (860 students), and Mckinley Sch (596 students). See the Abington Sd district page for the complete list.