Enrollment
550
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Spring Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Big Spring Ms
Big Spring Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Newville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 550 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 665 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Big Spring Sd also operates Big Spring Hs (764 students) and Newville El Sch (351 students) alongside Big Spring Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Big Spring Ms compares
Big Spring Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Big Spring Sd, which includes Big Spring Ms.
$17,648
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 31.4%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Big Spring Ms a good school?
Big Spring Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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