- Enrollment
- 2,319
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg Area Ms - North
Federal NCES profile for Chambersburg Area Ms - North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420555002190
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chambersburg Area Ms - North earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #13 of 16
- public schools in Chambersburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chambersburg Area Ms - North has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chambersburg Area Ms - North ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Chambersburg, PA.
School address
District: Chambersburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420555002190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Chambersburg Area Ms - North held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.4 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 420555002190 · Chambersburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 17:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students)
Chambersburg Area Ms - North held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.4 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chambersburg Area Ms - North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Shs
2,319 students
- This school
Chambersburg Area Ms - North
1,072 students
- Chambersburg A
Chambersburg Area Ms - South
1,025 students
- Chambersburg A 706
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
706 students
- Benjamin Chamb 583
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
583 students
- Hamilton Heigh 553
Hamilton Heights El Sch
553 students
What this shows Chambersburg Area Ms - North reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chambersburg Area Ms - North compares
Chambersburg Area Ms - North 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$14,878
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Chambersburg Area Ms - North is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chambersburg Area Sd reports $14,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chambersburg Area Ms - North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Ms - South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Chambers El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Heights El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chambersburg Area Ms - North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Chambersburg
1 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 (~1,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chambersburg Area Ms - North
How many students attend Chambersburg Area Ms - North?
Chambersburg Area Ms - North has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chambersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,050 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Ms - North?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambersburg Area Ms - North is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chambersburg Area Ms - North?
58.9% of students at Chambersburg Area Ms - North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chambersburg Area Ms - North?
The largest demographic group at Chambersburg Area Ms - North is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Chambersburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chambersburg Area Ms - North?
Chambersburg Area Ms - North has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chambersburg Area Ms - North rank among public schools in Chambersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Chambersburg Area Ms - North ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Chambersburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chambersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambersburg Area Sd?
Besides Chambersburg Area Ms - North, Chambersburg Area Sd also operates Chambersburg Area Shs (2,319 students), Chambersburg Area Ms - South (1,025 students), and Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch (706 students). See the Chambersburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.