- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Chester, PA
E N Peirce Ms
Federal NCES profile for E N Peirce Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422529001452
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E N Peirce Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
E N Peirce Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E N Peirce Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in West Chester, PA.
School address
District: West Chester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422529001452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
E N Peirce Ms held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 85.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 422529001452 · West Chester, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 12.4:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students)
E N Peirce Ms held near 1,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.5 → 85.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
E N Peirce Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Chester H
West Chester Henderson Hs
1,444 students
- West Chester E
West Chester East Hs
1,216 students
- West Chester B
West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
1,159 students
- This school
E N Peirce Ms
1,040 students
- J R Fugett Ms
J R Fugett Ms
930 students
- Stetson Ms
Stetson Ms
808 students
What this shows E N Peirce Ms reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How E N Peirce Ms compares
E N Peirce 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, E N Peirce Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chester Area Sd reports $18,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E N Peirce Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Henderson Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Chester East Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J R Fugett Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stetson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E N Peirce Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in West Chester
2 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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about E N Peirce Ms
How many students attend E N Peirce Ms?
E N Peirce Ms has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,018 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E N Peirce Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at E N Peirce Ms is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 E N Peirce Ms?
18.3% of students at E N Peirce Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E N Peirce Ms?
The largest demographic group at E N Peirce Ms is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in West Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E N Peirce Ms?
E N Peirce Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 E N Peirce Ms rank among middle schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, E N Peirce Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in West Chester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chester Area Sd?
Besides E N Peirce Ms, West Chester Area Sd also operates West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students), West Chester East Hs (1,216 students), and West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs (1,159 students). See the West Chester Area Sd district page for the complete list.