- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monaca, PA
Central Valley Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420082407317
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Monaca · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Valley Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Ms ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monaca, PA.
School address
District: Central Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420082407317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Central Valley Ms held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 420082407317 · Monaca, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 12.3:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley Hs (721 students)
Central Valley Ms held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Valley Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley Hs
721 students
- This school
Central Valley Ms
504 students
- Center Grange
Center Grange Primary School
496 students
- Todd Lane El S
Todd Lane El Sch
493 students
What this shows Central Valley Ms reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley Ms compares
Central Valley 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,596
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Central Valley Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley Sd reports $19,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Valley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Grange Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Lane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Ms
How many students attend Central Valley Ms?
Central Valley Ms has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monaca, PA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Ms is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Valley Ms?
23.0% of students at Central Valley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley Ms is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Monaca, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley Ms?
Central Valley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Valley Ms rank among public schools in Monaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Ms ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Monaca, 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 Central Valley Sd?
Besides Central Valley Ms, Central Valley Sd also operates Central Valley Hs (721 students), Center Grange Primary School (496 students), and Todd Lane El Sch (493 students). See the Central Valley Sd district page for the complete list.