Enrollment
836
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canonsburg, PA
Canonsburg Ms
Federal NCES profile for Canonsburg Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420489007259
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canonsburg Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Canonsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Canonsburg Ms has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canonsburg Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Canonsburg, PA.
School address
District: Canon-Mcmillan Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420489007259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canonsburg Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canonsburg Ms
Canonsburg Ms is a large middle school in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 836 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 836 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 439 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #336, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Canon-Mcmillan Sd spends $13,471 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Canon-Mcmillan Sd also operates Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students) and Muse El Sch (759 students) alongside Canonsburg 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 Canonsburg Ms compares
Canonsburg 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 86.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.3%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Canonsburg Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canon-Mcmillan Sd, which includes Canonsburg Ms.
$13,471
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.2%
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 Canonsburg Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon-Mcmillan Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muse El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Strabane Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canonsburg Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canonsburg Ms
How many students attend Canonsburg Ms?
Canonsburg Ms has 836 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canonsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canonsburg Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Canonsburg Ms is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canonsburg Ms?
23.7% of students at Canonsburg Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canonsburg Ms?
The largest demographic group at Canonsburg Ms is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Canonsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canonsburg Ms?
Canonsburg Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canonsburg Ms rank among public schools in Canonsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Canonsburg Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Canonsburg, 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 Canonsburg on the city page.
Is Canonsburg Ms a good school?
Canonsburg Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Canon-Mcmillan Sd?
Besides Canonsburg Ms, Canon-Mcmillan Sd also operates Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students), Muse El Sch (759 students), and South Central El (450 students). See the Canon-Mcmillan Sd district page for the complete list.
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