- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, PA
Dallas Ms
Federal NCES profile for Dallas Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420720005150
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallas Ms has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Ms ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dallas, PA.
School address
District: Dallas Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420720005150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dallas Ms held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 420720005150 · Dallas, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 15.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallas Shs (745 students)
Dallas Ms held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dallas Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallas Shs
Dallas Shs
745 students
- This school
Dallas Ms
589 students
- Dallas Interme
Dallas Intermediate Sch
561 students
- Wycallis Prima
Wycallis Primary Center
512 students
What this shows Dallas Ms reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallas Ms compares
Dallas 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$16,386
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Dallas Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Sd reports $16,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dallas Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wycallis Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Ms
How many students attend Dallas Ms?
Dallas Ms has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, PA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Ms is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dallas Ms?
25.8% of students at Dallas Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas Ms?
The largest demographic group at Dallas Ms is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallas Ms?
Dallas Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dallas Ms rank among public schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Ms ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Sd?
Besides Dallas Ms, Dallas Sd also operates Dallas Shs (745 students), Dallas Intermediate Sch (561 students), and Wycallis Primary Center (512 students). See the Dallas Sd district page for the complete list.