- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaver, PA
Beaver Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420312000106
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Area Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Beaver · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Area Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Area Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beaver, PA.
School address
District: Beaver Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420312000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Beaver Area Ms held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420312000106 · Beaver, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 14.6:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Area Shs (650 students)
Beaver Area Ms held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Beaver Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Area Sh
Beaver Area Shs
650 students
- Dutch Ridge El
Dutch Ridge El Sch
640 students
- College Square
College Square El Sch
400 students
- This school
Beaver Area Ms
291 students
What this shows Beaver Area Ms reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Area Ms compares
Beaver Area 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,902
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Beaver Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Beaver Area Sd reports $15,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutch Ridge El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Square El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Area Ms
How many students attend Beaver Area Ms?
Beaver Area Ms has 291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaver, PA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Area Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver Area Ms?
23.5% of students at Beaver Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Area Ms is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Beaver, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Area Ms?
Beaver Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Beaver Area Ms rank among public schools in Beaver?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Area Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beaver, 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 Beaver Area Sd?
Besides Beaver Area Ms, Beaver Area Sd also operates Beaver Area Shs (650 students), Dutch Ridge El Sch (640 students), and College Square El Sch (400 students). See the Beaver Area Sd district page for the complete list.