- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, PA
Camp Curtin Academy
Federal NCES profile for Camp Curtin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421158007485
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camp Curtin Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camp Curtin Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Curtin Academy ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Harrisburg City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421158007485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Camp Curtin Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 421158007485 · Harrisburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 19.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students)
Camp Curtin Academy held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Camp Curtin Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hs
Harrisburg Hs
1,343 students
- This school
Camp Curtin Academy
724 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Sch
678 students
- Melrose Sch 536
Melrose Sch
536 students
- Foose Sch 522
Foose Sch
522 students
- Scott Sch 484
Scott Sch
484 students
What this shows Camp Curtin Academy reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camp Curtin Academy compares
Camp Curtin Academy 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.7%
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
$18,828
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 248 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Two or More 5.0%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Camp Curtin Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg City Sd reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camp Curtin Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foose Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camp Curtin Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Linglestown Ms
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin Ms
Standard public school
834 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Susquehanna Twp Ms
Standard public school
820 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin East Ms
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rowland Academy
Standard public school
353 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Camp Curtin Academy
How many students attend Camp Curtin Academy?
Camp Curtin Academy has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Curtin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Camp Curtin Academy is 19.6:1, which is 44% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camp Curtin Academy?
100.0% of students at Camp Curtin Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camp Curtin Academy?
The largest demographic group at Camp Curtin Academy is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camp Curtin Academy?
Camp Curtin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Camp Curtin Academy rank among middle schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Curtin Academy ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisburg City Sd?
Besides Camp Curtin Academy, Harrisburg City Sd also operates Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students), Benjamin Franklin Sch (678 students), and Melrose Sch (536 students). See the Harrisburg City Sd district page for the complete list.