- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enola, PA
East Pennsboro Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for East Pennsboro Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420858005220
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Pennsboro Area Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Enola · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Pennsboro Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Enola, PA.
School address
District: East Pennsboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420858005220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
East Pennsboro Area Ms held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 420858005220 · Enola, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 13.1:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students)
East Pennsboro Area Ms held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Pennsboro Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro Area Shs
779 students
- This school
East Pennsboro Area Ms
618 students
- West Creek Hil
West Creek Hills El Sch
587 students
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro El Sch
583 students
What this shows East Pennsboro Area Ms reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Pennsboro Area Ms compares
East Pennsboro Area 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 16% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$15,899
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 8.3%
Asian 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, East Pennsboro Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Pennsboro Area Sd reports $15,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Pennsboro Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Creek Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Pennsboro El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Pennsboro Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Pennsboro Area Ms
How many students attend East Pennsboro Area Ms?
East Pennsboro Area Ms has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enola, PA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 East Pennsboro Area Ms?
49.0% of students at East Pennsboro Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Pennsboro Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at East Pennsboro Area Ms is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Enola, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Pennsboro Area Ms?
East Pennsboro Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 East Pennsboro Area Ms rank among public schools in Enola?
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Enola, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Pennsboro Area Sd?
Besides East Pennsboro Area Ms, East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students), West Creek Hills El Sch (587 students), and East Pennsboro El Sch (583 students). See the East Pennsboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.