- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Connellsville, PA
Connellsville Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Connellsville Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420666002105
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connellsville Area Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Connellsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Connellsville Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connellsville Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Connellsville, PA.
School address
District: Connellsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420666002105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Connellsville Area Ms held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 420666002105 · Connellsville, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Connellsville Area Shs (667 students)
Connellsville Area Ms held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Connellsville Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Connellsville Area Ms
866 students
- Connellsville
Connellsville Area Shs
667 students
- Dunbar Twp El
Dunbar Twp El Sch
580 students
- West Crawford
West Crawford El Sch
487 students
- Bullskin El Sc
Bullskin El Sch
430 students
- Springfield El 298
Springfield El Sch
298 students
What this shows Connellsville Area Ms reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connellsville Area Ms compares
Connellsville Area 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$17,814
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Connellsville Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Connellsville Area Sd reports $17,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Connellsville Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connellsville Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunbar Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Crawford El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullskin El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connellsville Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Connellsville Area Ms
How many students attend Connellsville Area Ms?
Connellsville Area Ms has 866 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Connellsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connellsville Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Connellsville Area Ms is 13.1:1, 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 Connellsville Area Ms?
100.0% of students at Connellsville Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connellsville Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Connellsville Area Ms is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Connellsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connellsville Area Ms?
Connellsville Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Connellsville Area Ms rank among public schools in Connellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Connellsville Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Connellsville, 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 Connellsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Connellsville Area Sd?
Besides Connellsville Area Ms, Connellsville Area Sd also operates Connellsville Area Shs (667 students), Dunbar Twp El Sch (580 students), and West Crawford El Sch (487 students). See the Connellsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.