- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, PA
Central Dauphin East Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Dauphin East Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420540001744
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Dauphin East Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Dauphin East Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dauphin East Ms ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420540001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
Central Dauphin East Ms shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 420540001744 · Harrisburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students)
Central Dauphin East Ms shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Dauphin East Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Shs
1,966 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin East Shs
1,573 students
- Linglestown Ms
Linglestown Ms
841 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Ms
834 students
- North Side El 722
North Side El Sch
722 students
- This school 702
Central Dauphin East Ms
702 students
What this shows Central Dauphin East Ms reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Dauphin East Ms compares
Central Dauphin East Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$15,380
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 29.8%
Asian 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 18.8%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 29.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Central Dauphin East Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Dauphin Sd reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Dauphin East Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linglestown Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Dauphin East Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Linglestown Ms
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin Ms
Standard public school
834 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Susquehanna Twp Ms
Standard public school
820 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Camp Curtin Academy
Standard public school
724 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Rowland Academy
Standard public school
353 students 10.7:1 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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Dauphin East Ms
How many students attend Central Dauphin East Ms?
Central Dauphin East Ms has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin East Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin East Ms is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Dauphin East Ms?
99.1% of students at Central Dauphin East Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Dauphin East Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Dauphin East Ms is African American at 29.8% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Dauphin East Ms?
Central Dauphin East Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Central Dauphin East Ms rank among middle schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dauphin East Ms ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Dauphin Sd?
Besides Central Dauphin East Ms, Central Dauphin Sd also operates Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students), Central Dauphin East Shs (1,573 students), and Linglestown Ms (841 students). See the Central Dauphin Sd district page for the complete list.