- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eagleville, PA
Arcola Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Arcola Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421425006716
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcola Intrmd Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Eagleville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcola Intrmd Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcola Intrmd Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eagleville, PA.
School address
District: Methacton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421425006716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Arcola Intrmd Sch shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 421425006716 · Eagleville, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 12.4:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Methacton Hs (1,499 students)
Arcola Intrmd Sch shrank from 725 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Arcola Intrmd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Methacton Hs
Methacton Hs
1,499 students
- Skyview Upper
Skyview Upper El Sch
695 students
- This school
Arcola Intrmd Sch
692 students
- Worcester El S 441
Worcester El Sch
441 students
- Woodland El Sc 427
Woodland El Sch
427 students
- Arrowhead El S 426
Arrowhead El Sch
426 students
What this shows Arcola Intrmd Sch reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcola Intrmd Sch compares
Arcola Intrmd Sch 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,703
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Arcola Intrmd Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Methacton Sd reports $22,703 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcola Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methacton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Upper El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worcester El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowhead El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcola Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcola Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Arcola Intrmd Sch?
Arcola Intrmd Sch has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eagleville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcola Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcola Intrmd Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Arcola Intrmd Sch?
19.9% of students at Arcola Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcola Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Arcola Intrmd Sch is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Eagleville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcola Intrmd Sch?
Arcola Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Arcola Intrmd Sch rank among public schools in Eagleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcola Intrmd Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eagleville, 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 Methacton Sd?
Besides Arcola Intrmd Sch, Methacton Sd also operates Methacton Hs (1,499 students), Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students), and Worcester El Sch (441 students). See the Methacton Sd district page for the complete list.