- Enrollment
- 2,281
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, PA
Centerville Ms
Federal NCES profile for Centerville Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421179005055
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Ms ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421179005055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Centerville Ms held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421179005055 · Lancaster, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 12.7:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Shs (2,281 students)
Centerville Ms held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Centerville Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempfield Shs
Hempfield Shs
2,281 students
- This school 559
Centerville Ms
559 students
- Mountville El 552
Mountville El Sch
552 students
- Landisville Pr 547
Landisville Pri Ctr
547 students
- Centerville El 544
Centerville El Sch
544 students
- Landisville Ms 501
Landisville Ms
501 students
What this shows Centerville Ms reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerville Ms compares
Centerville 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,510
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Centerville Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Sd reports $16,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centerville Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landisville Pri Ctr | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Landisville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Manheim Twp Ms
Standard public school
914 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Gerald G Huesken Ms
Standard public school
851 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Ms
Standard public school
524 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Reynolds Ms
Standard public school
511 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Manor Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Ms
Standard public school
465 students 9.7:1 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centerville Ms
How many students attend Centerville Ms?
Centerville Ms has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville Ms is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Centerville Ms?
40.4% of students at Centerville Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville Ms?
The largest demographic group at Centerville Ms is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville Ms?
Centerville Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Centerville Ms rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Ms ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempfield Sd?
Besides Centerville Ms, Hempfield Sd also operates Hempfield Shs (2,281 students), Mountville El Sch (552 students), and Landisville Pri Ctr (547 students). See the Hempfield Sd district page for the complete list.