- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camp Hill, PA
Allen Ms
Federal NCES profile for Allen Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422583001741
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Ms earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Camp Hill · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Ms has class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Ms ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Camp Hill, PA.
School address
District: West Shore Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422583001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Allen Ms grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 422583001741 · Camp Hill, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 7:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students)
Allen Ms grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Allen Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Cliff Hs
Cedar Cliff Hs
1,333 students
- Red Land Shs
Red Land Shs
1,061 students
- Crossroads Ms
Crossroads Ms
541 students
- Red Mill El Sc 457
Red Mill El Sch
457 students
- Fishing Creek 431
Fishing Creek El Sch
431 students
- This school 272
Allen Ms
272 students
What this shows Allen Ms reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Ms compares
Allen Ms is a growing 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
26.1%
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
$15,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Allen Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Shore Sd reports $15,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Cliff Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Land Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mill El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Creek El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Camp Hill
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen Ms
How many students attend Allen Ms?
Allen Ms has 272 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camp Hill, PA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Ms is 7:1, which is 49% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 55% 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 Allen Ms?
39.4% of students at Allen Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Ms?
The largest demographic group at Allen Ms is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Camp Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Ms?
Allen Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
How does Allen Ms rank among public schools in Camp Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Ms ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Camp Hill, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camp Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in West Shore Sd?
Besides Allen Ms, West Shore Sd also operates Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students), Red Land Shs (1,061 students), and Crossroads Ms (541 students). See the West Shore Sd district page for the complete list.