- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berwick, PA
Berwick Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Berwick Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420348006808
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berwick Area Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Berwick · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Berwick Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Berwick, PA.
School address
District: Berwick Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420348006808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Berwick Area Ms held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 420348006808 · Berwick, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 13.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Berwick Area Hs (692 students)
Berwick Area Ms held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 65.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Berwick Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Berwick Area Ms
837 students
- Berwick Area H
Berwick Area Hs
692 students
- Salem El Sch
Salem El Sch
539 students
- West Berwick E
West Berwick El Sch
487 students
- Nescopeck El S 156
Nescopeck El Sch
156 students
What this shows Berwick Area Ms reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berwick Area Ms compares
Berwick 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$16,197
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Berwick Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berwick Area Sd reports $16,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berwick Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Berwick El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nescopeck El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berwick Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Berwick
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berwick Area Ms
How many students attend Berwick Area Ms?
Berwick Area Ms has 837 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berwick, PA. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berwick Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Berwick Area Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Berwick Area Ms?
99.6% of students at Berwick Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berwick Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Berwick Area Ms is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Berwick, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berwick Area Ms?
Berwick Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Berwick Area Ms rank among elementary schools in Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Berwick, 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 Berwick Area Sd?
Besides Berwick Area Ms, Berwick Area Sd also operates Berwick Area Hs (692 students), Salem El Sch (539 students), and West Berwick El Sch (487 students). See the Berwick Area Sd district page for the complete list.