- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleroi, PA
Charleroi Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Charleroi Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420564007199
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleroi Area Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Charleroi · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleroi Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleroi Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charleroi, PA.
School address
District: Charleroi Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420564007199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Charleroi Area Ms shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 420564007199 · Charleroi, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleroi Area El Ctr (621 students)
Charleroi Area Ms shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charleroi Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleroi Area
Charleroi Area El Ctr
621 students
- Charleroi Area
Charleroi Area Hs
450 students
- This school
Charleroi Area Ms
299 students
What this shows Charleroi Area Ms reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleroi Area Ms compares
Charleroi Area Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$16,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Charleroi Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleroi Sd reports $16,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleroi Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Area El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charleroi Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleroi Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleroi Area Ms
How many students attend Charleroi Area Ms?
Charleroi Area Ms has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleroi, PA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area Ms is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Charleroi Area Ms?
51.1% of students at Charleroi Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleroi Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Charleroi Area Ms is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Charleroi, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleroi Area Ms?
Charleroi Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Charleroi Area Ms rank among public schools in Charleroi?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleroi Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charleroi, 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 Charleroi Sd?
Besides Charleroi Area Ms, Charleroi Sd also operates Charleroi Area El Ctr (621 students) and Charleroi Area Hs (450 students). See the Charleroi Sd district page for the complete list.