- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Downingtown, PA
Downingtown Ms
Federal NCES profile for Downingtown Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420771000308
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downingtown Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Downingtown Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Ms ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Downingtown, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Downingtown Ms shrank from 1,154 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.8 → 82.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 420771000308 · Downingtown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 12.9:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students)
Downingtown Ms shrank from 1,154 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 83.8 → 82.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Downingtown Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Downingtown Hs
Downingtown Hs West Campus
1,796 students
- Downingtown Hs
Downingtown Hs East Campus
1,708 students
- This school
Downingtown Ms
1,074 students
- Marsh Creek Si
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
1,066 students
- Lionville Ms
Lionville Ms
1,045 students
- Downingtown St
Downingtown Stem Academy
962 students
What this shows Downingtown Ms reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downingtown Ms compares
Downingtown Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 78% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Downingtown Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downingtown Area Sd reports $17,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Downingtown Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Hs West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Hs East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downingtown Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Downingtown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,074 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downingtown Ms
How many students attend Downingtown Ms?
Downingtown Ms has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Downingtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,154 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Ms is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Downingtown Ms?
12.7% of students at Downingtown Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downingtown Ms?
The largest demographic group at Downingtown Ms is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Downingtown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downingtown Ms?
Downingtown Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Downingtown Ms rank among public schools in Downingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Ms ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Downingtown, 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 Downingtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Downingtown Area Sd?
Besides Downingtown Ms, Downingtown Area Sd also operates Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students), Downingtown Hs East Campus (1,708 students), and Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center (1,066 students). See the Downingtown Area Sd district page for the complete list.