Enrollment
272
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Ms
Allen Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, enrolling 272 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Allen Ms is leaner than roughly 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 49% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 136 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 71 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 272 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Camp Hill's middle schools, it stands alongside Camp Hill Ms (299 students): Allen Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7:1 vs 11.5:1).
West Shore Sd also operates Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students) and Red Land Shs (1,061 students) alongside Allen Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allen Ms compares
Allen Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Shore Sd, which includes Allen Ms.
$15,015
Per student
-16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 24.6%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Allen Ms a good school?
Allen Ms earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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