- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · York, PA
Central York Ms
Federal NCES profile for Central York Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420549004544
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central York Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in York · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central York Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central York Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Central York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420549004544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Central York Ms held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 420549004544 · York, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 13.2:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central York Hs (1,756 students)
Central York Ms held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central York Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central York H
Central York Hs
1,756 students
- This school
Central York Ms
844 students
- North Hills El 675
North Hills El Sch
675 students
- Sinking Spring 641
Sinking Springs El Sch
641 students
- Roundtown El S 573
Roundtown El Sch
573 students
- Hayshire El Sc 532
Hayshire El Sch
532 students
What this shows Central York Ms reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central York Ms compares
Central York 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,361
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Central York Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central York Sd reports $16,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central York Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central York Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hills El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinking Springs El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roundtown El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayshire El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central York Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in York
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central York Ms
How many students attend Central York Ms?
Central York Ms has 844 students enrolled. It is a middle school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central York Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central York Ms is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 York Ms?
40.9% of students at Central York Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central York Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central York Ms is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central York Ms?
Central York Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 York Ms rank among middle schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Central York Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
What other schools are in Central York Sd?
Besides Central York Ms, Central York Sd also operates Central York Hs (1,756 students), North Hills El Sch (675 students), and Sinking Springs El Sch (641 students). See the Central York Sd district page for the complete list.