Enrollment
589
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dallas Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dallas Ms
Dallas Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Dallas, Pennsylvania, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 604 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #420.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dallas Sd also operates Dallas Shs (745 students) and Dallas Intermediate Sch (561 students) alongside Dallas Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dallas Ms compares
Dallas Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Sd, which includes Dallas Ms.
$15,645
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 30.0%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dallas Ms a good school?
Dallas Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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