Enrollment
527
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wrightsville, PA
Eastern York Ms
Federal NCES profile for Eastern York Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420879000159
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern York Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wrightsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern York Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern York Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wrightsville, PA.
School address
District: Eastern York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420879000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern York Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern York Ms
Eastern York Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 527 students.
At 13.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 643 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #359.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Eastern York Sd also operates Eastern York Hs (640 students) and Wrightsville El Sch (353 students) alongside Eastern York 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 Eastern York Ms compares
Eastern York 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Eastern York Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern York Sd, which includes Eastern York Ms.
$16,547
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 Eastern York Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern York Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wrightsville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canadochly El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kreutz Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern York Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern York Ms
How many students attend Eastern York Ms?
Eastern York Ms has 527 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wrightsville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern York Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern York 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 York Ms?
43.1% of students at Eastern York Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern York Ms?
The largest demographic group at Eastern York Ms is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Wrightsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern York Ms?
Eastern York Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Eastern York Ms rank among public schools in Wrightsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern York Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wrightsville, 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 Wrightsville on the city page.
Is Eastern York Ms a good school?
Eastern York Ms earns 47/100 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 Eastern York Sd?
Besides Eastern York Ms, Eastern York Sd also operates Eastern York Hs (640 students), Wrightsville El Sch (353 students), and Canadochly El Sch (348 students). See the Eastern York Sd district page for the complete list.
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