- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newville, PA
Big Spring Ms
Federal NCES profile for Big Spring Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420366006326
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Spring Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Newville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Spring Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newville, PA.
School address
District: Big Spring Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420366006326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Big Spring Ms shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 420366006326 · Newville, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring Hs (764 students)
Big Spring Ms shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Big Spring Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Spring Hs
Big Spring Hs
764 students
- This school
Big Spring Ms
550 students
- Newville El Sc
Newville El Sch
351 students
- Oak Flat El Sc
Oak Flat El Sch
348 students
- Mount Rock Ele
Mount Rock Elem Sch
331 students
What this shows Big Spring Ms reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Spring Ms compares
Big Spring 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$18,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Big Spring Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Spring Sd reports $18,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Spring Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Flat El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Rock Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Spring Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Spring Ms
How many students attend Big Spring Ms?
Big Spring Ms has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Spring Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Spring Ms is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Big Spring Ms?
40.8% of students at Big Spring Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Spring Ms?
The largest demographic group at Big Spring Ms is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Newville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Spring Ms?
Big Spring Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Spring Ms rank among public schools in Newville?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newville, 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 Newville on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Spring Sd?
Besides Big Spring Ms, Big Spring Sd also operates Big Spring Hs (764 students), Newville El Sch (351 students), and Oak Flat El Sch (348 students). See the Big Spring Sd district page for the complete list.