- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mill Hall, PA
Central Mountain Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Mountain Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421272500449
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Mountain Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mill Hall · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Mountain Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Mountain Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill Hall, PA.
School address
District: Keystone Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421272500449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Central Mountain Ms held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 421272500449 · Mill Hall, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 13.3:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Mountain Hs (1,013 students)
Central Mountain Ms held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Mountain Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Mounta
Central Mountain Hs
1,013 students
- This school
Central Mountain Ms
879 students
- Robb El Sch 375
Robb El Sch
375 students
- Mill Hall El S 318
Mill Hall El Sch
318 students
- Woodward El Sc 215
Woodward El Sch
215 students
- Renovo El Sch 155
Renovo El Sch
155 students
What this shows Central Mountain Ms reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Mountain Ms compares
Central Mountain 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,393
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
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Central Mountain Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Keystone Central Sd reports $20,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Mountain Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mountain Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robb El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Hall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodward El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renovo El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Mountain Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mill Hall
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Mountain Ms
How many students attend Central Mountain Ms?
Central Mountain Ms has 879 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mill Hall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 939 (2022-23) → 915 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Mountain Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Mountain Ms is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Central Mountain Ms?
53.5% of students at Central Mountain Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Mountain Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Mountain Ms is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Mill Hall, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Mountain Ms?
Central Mountain 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 Central Mountain Ms rank among public schools in Mill Hall?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Mountain Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill Hall, 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 Keystone Central Sd?
Besides Central Mountain Ms, Keystone Central Sd also operates Central Mountain Hs (1,013 students), Robb El Sch (375 students), and Mill Hall El Sch (318 students). See the Keystone Central Sd district page for the complete list.