- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lower Burrell, PA
Charles a Huston Ms
Federal NCES profile for Charles a Huston Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420453004339
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles a Huston Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lower Burrell · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles a Huston Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Huston Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lower Burrell, PA.
School address
District: Burrell Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420453004339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Charles a Huston Ms held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 420453004339 · Lower Burrell, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.8:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Burrell Hs (566 students)
Charles a Huston Ms held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charles a Huston Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burrell Hs
Burrell Hs
566 students
- Bon Air El Sch
Bon Air El Sch
447 students
- This school
Charles a Huston Ms
399 students
- Stewart El Sch
Stewart El Sch
259 students
What this shows Charles a Huston Ms reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles a Huston Ms compares
Charles a Huston 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$16,759
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Charles a Huston Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burrell Sd reports $16,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles a Huston Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bon Air El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles a Huston Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles a Huston Ms
How many students attend Charles a Huston Ms?
Charles a Huston Ms has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lower Burrell, PA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles a Huston Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles a Huston Ms is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles a Huston Ms?
36.5% of students at Charles a Huston Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles a Huston Ms?
The largest demographic group at Charles a Huston Ms is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Lower Burrell, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles a Huston Ms?
Charles a Huston 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 Charles a Huston Ms rank among public schools in Lower Burrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Huston Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lower Burrell, 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 Burrell Sd?
Besides Charles a Huston Ms, Burrell Sd also operates Burrell Hs (566 students), Bon Air El Sch (447 students), and Stewart El Sch (259 students). See the Burrell Sd district page for the complete list.