- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, PA
Central Dauphin Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Dauphin Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420540000838
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Dauphin Ms earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Dauphin Ms has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dauphin Ms ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420540000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Central Dauphin Ms held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420540000838 · Harrisburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 15.7:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students)
Central Dauphin Ms held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Dauphin 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
- This school
Central Dauphin Ms
834 students
- North Side El 722
North Side El Sch
722 students
- Central Dauphi 702
Central Dauphin East Ms
702 students
What this shows Central Dauphin Ms reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Dauphin Ms compares
Central Dauphin 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
African American 10.2%
Asian 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Central Dauphin 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linglestown Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Dauphin 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
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- 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
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
Central Dauphin East Ms
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 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 (~834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Dauphin Ms
How many students attend Central Dauphin Ms?
Central Dauphin Ms has 834 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin Ms is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Dauphin Ms?
31.1% of students at Central Dauphin Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Dauphin Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Dauphin Ms is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Dauphin Ms?
Central Dauphin Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ms rank among middle schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dauphin Ms ranks #2 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 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.