- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coal Center, PA
California Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for California Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420471006939
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Area Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Coal Center · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
California Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coal Center, PA.
School address
District: California Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420471006939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
California Area Ms grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420471006939 · Coal Center, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 14.4:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: California Area El Sch (485 students)
California Area Ms grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
California Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Are
California Area El Sch
485 students
- California Are
California Area Shs
290 students
- This school 158
California Area Ms
158 students
What this shows California Area Ms reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Area Ms compares
California Area Ms is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 0% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,079
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, California Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for California Area Sd reports $15,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Area Ms
How many students attend California Area Ms?
California Area Ms has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coal Center, PA. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at California Area Ms is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Area Ms?
58.0% of students at California Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at California Area Ms is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Coal Center, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Area Ms?
California Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 California Area Ms rank among public schools in Coal Center?
By Resource Investment Index, California Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coal Center, 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 California Area Sd?
Besides California Area Ms, California Area Sd also operates California Area El Sch (485 students) and California Area Shs (290 students). See the California Area Sd district page for the complete list.