- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaver Falls, PA
Beaver Falls Ms
Federal NCES profile for Beaver Falls Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420363000648
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver Falls Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Beaver Falls · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver Falls Ms has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Falls Ms ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Beaver Falls, PA.
School address
District: Big Beaver Falls Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420363000648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Beaver Falls Ms shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 420363000648 · Beaver Falls, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Falls Area Shs (486 students)
Beaver Falls Ms shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Beaver Falls Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Falls A
Beaver Falls Area Shs
486 students
- Central El Sch
Central El Sch
466 students
- This school
Beaver Falls Ms
360 students
- Big Beaver El
Big Beaver El Sch
301 students
What this shows Beaver Falls Ms reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver Falls Ms compares
Beaver Falls Ms 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$16,241
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 26.1%
Two or More 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Beaver Falls Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Beaver Falls Area Sd reports $16,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver Falls Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Beaver El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver Falls Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Falls Ms
How many students attend Beaver Falls Ms?
Beaver Falls Ms has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaver Falls, PA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls Ms is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 Beaver Falls Ms?
100.0% of students at Beaver Falls Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver Falls Ms?
The largest demographic group at Beaver Falls Ms is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Beaver Falls, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver Falls Ms?
Beaver Falls Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Beaver Falls Ms rank among public schools in Beaver Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver Falls Ms ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
Besides Beaver Falls Ms, Big Beaver Falls Area Sd also operates Beaver Falls Area Shs (486 students), Central El Sch (466 students), and Big Beaver El Sch (301 students). See the Big Beaver Falls Area Sd district page for the complete list.