Enrollment
438
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lewisburg, PA
Donald H Eichhorn Ms
Federal NCES profile for Donald H Eichhorn Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421359004665
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald H Eichhorn Ms earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lewisburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald H Eichhorn Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald H Eichhorn Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lewisburg, PA.
School address
District: Lewisburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421359004665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald H Eichhorn Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald H Eichhorn Ms
Donald H Eichhorn Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 438 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 572 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 146 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lewisburg Area Sd also operates Lewisburg Hs (551 students) and Kelly El Sch (550 students) alongside Donald H Eichhorn 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 Donald H Eichhorn Ms compares
Donald H Eichhorn 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Donald H Eichhorn Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewisburg Area Sd, which includes Donald H Eichhorn Ms.
$17,479
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 23.7%
Federal 8.7%
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 Donald H Eichhorn Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linntown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald H Eichhorn Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Donald H Eichhorn Ms
How many students attend Donald H Eichhorn Ms?
Donald H Eichhorn Ms has 438 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lewisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald H Eichhorn Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald H Eichhorn Ms is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Donald H Eichhorn Ms?
27.6% of students at Donald H Eichhorn Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald H Eichhorn Ms?
The largest demographic group at Donald H Eichhorn Ms is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Lewisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald H Eichhorn Ms?
Donald H Eichhorn Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Donald H Eichhorn Ms rank among public schools in Lewisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald H Eichhorn Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg on the city page.
Is Donald H Eichhorn Ms a good school?
Donald H Eichhorn Ms earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Lewisburg Area Sd?
Besides Donald H Eichhorn Ms, Lewisburg Area Sd also operates Lewisburg Hs (551 students), Kelly El Sch (550 students), and Linntown El Sch (270 students). See the Lewisburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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