- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philadelphia, PA
Amy Nw
Federal NCES profile for Amy Nw, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421899007224
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amy Nw earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 9
- middle schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Amy Nw has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amy Nw ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899007224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Amy Nw shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-35.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 421899007224 · Philadelphia, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Amy Nw shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (-35.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Amy Nw in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 150
Amy Nw
150 students
What this shows Amy Nw reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amy Nw compares
Amy Nw is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
White 4.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Amy Nw is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amy Nw Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amy Nw's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Harding Warren G Ms
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Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences
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Wagner Gen Louis Ms
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Clemente Roberto Ms
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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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amy Nw
How many students attend Amy Nw?
Amy Nw has 150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amy Nw?
The student-teacher ratio at Amy Nw is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Amy Nw?
100.0% of students at Amy Nw are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amy Nw?
The largest demographic group at Amy Nw is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amy Nw?
Amy Nw has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Amy Nw rank among middle schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Amy Nw ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Amy Nw, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.