- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Myerstown, PA
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Lebanon Co Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420846006612
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Myerstown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Lebanon Co Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Myerstown, PA.
School address
District: Eastern Lebanon County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420846006612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms shrank from 613 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 420846006612 · Myerstown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Lebanon Co Shs (773 students)
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms shrank from 613 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern Lebano
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs
773 students
- This school
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms
556 students
- Elco Intermd S
Elco Intermd Sch
505 students
- Fort Zeller El 273
Fort Zeller El Sch
273 students
- Jackson El Sch 203
Jackson El Sch
203 students
What this shows Eastern Lebanon Co Ms reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Lebanon Co Ms compares
Eastern Lebanon Co 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Eastern Lebanon Co Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Lebanon County Sd reports $18,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Lebanon Co Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Lebanon Co Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elco Intermd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Zeller El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Lebanon Co Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Lebanon Co Ms
How many students attend Eastern Lebanon Co Ms?
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Myerstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Lebanon Co Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Lebanon Co Ms is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Lebanon Co Ms?
40.9% of students at Eastern Lebanon Co Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Lebanon Co Ms?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Lebanon Co Ms is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Myerstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Lebanon Co Ms?
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Eastern Lebanon Co Ms rank among public schools in Myerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Lebanon Co Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Myerstown, 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 Eastern Lebanon County Sd?
Besides Eastern Lebanon Co Ms, Eastern Lebanon County Sd also operates Eastern Lebanon Co Shs (773 students), Elco Intermd Sch (505 students), and Fort Zeller El Sch (273 students). See the Eastern Lebanon County Sd district page for the complete list.