- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carmichaels, PA
Carmichaels Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Carmichaels Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420507007550
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmichaels Area Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carmichaels · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmichaels Area Ms has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichaels Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carmichaels, PA.
School address
District: Carmichaels Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420507007550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Carmichaels Area Ms held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420507007550 · Carmichaels, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 14.9:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmichaels Area El Ctr (433 students)
Carmichaels Area Ms held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carmichaels Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmichaels Ar
Carmichaels Area El Ctr
433 students
- Carmichaels Ar
Carmichaels Area Hs
293 students
- This school
Carmichaels Area Ms
208 students
What this shows Carmichaels Area Ms reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmichaels Area Ms compares
Carmichaels Area 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$17,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Carmichaels Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carmichaels Area Sd reports $17,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmichaels Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichaels Area El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmichaels Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmichaels Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmichaels Area Ms
How many students attend Carmichaels Area Ms?
Carmichaels Area Ms has 208 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carmichaels, PA. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area Ms is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmichaels Area Ms?
49.8% of students at Carmichaels Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmichaels Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Carmichaels Area Ms is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Carmichaels, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmichaels Area Ms?
Carmichaels Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Carmichaels Area Ms rank among public schools in Carmichaels?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichaels Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carmichaels, 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 Carmichaels Area Sd?
Besides Carmichaels Area Ms, Carmichaels Area Sd also operates Carmichaels Area El Ctr (433 students) and Carmichaels Area Hs (293 students). See the Carmichaels Area Sd district page for the complete list.