- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Canonsburg Ms held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 420489007259 · Canonsburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 15.8:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students)
Canonsburg Ms held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Canonsburg Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canon-Mcmillan
Canon-Mcmillan Shs
1,660 students
- This school
Canonsburg Ms
836 students
- Muse El Sch
Muse El Sch
759 students
- South Central 450
South Central El
450 students
- North Strabane 415
North Strabane Intrmd Sch
415 students
- Cecil Intrmd S 412
Cecil Intrmd Sch
412 students
What this shows Canonsburg Ms reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canonsburg Ms compares
Canonsburg Ms 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,313
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
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.
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
District finance for Canon-Mcmillan Sd reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~836 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.