- Enrollment
- 2,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Carson Ms
Federal NCES profile for Carson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421701005108
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Ms has class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Ms ranks #2 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: North Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421701005108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Carson Ms held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421701005108 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 10.9:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: North Allegheny Hs (2,711 students)
Carson Ms held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carson Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Alleghen
North Allegheny Hs
2,711 students
- Mcknight El Sc 875
Mcknight El Sch
875 students
- Marshall Ms 847
Marshall Ms
847 students
- Marshall El Sc 800
Marshall El Sch
800 students
- Franklin El Sc 718
Franklin El Sch
718 students
- This school 652
Carson Ms
652 students
What this shows Carson Ms reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Ms compares
Carson 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,362
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Carson Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Allegheny Sd reports $19,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carson Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Allegheny Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Linton Ms
Standard public school
626 students 12.5:1 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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson Ms
How many students attend Carson Ms?
Carson Ms has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Ms is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson Ms?
16.0% of students at Carson Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Ms?
The largest demographic group at Carson Ms is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Ms?
Carson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Carson Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Ms ranks #2 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in North Allegheny Sd?
Besides Carson Ms, North Allegheny Sd also operates North Allegheny Hs (2,711 students), Mcknight El Sch (875 students), and Marshall Ms (847 students). See the North Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.