- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Easton, PA
Easton Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Easton Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420885007563
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easton Area Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #15 of 16
- public schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Easton Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Area Ms ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Easton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420885007563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Easton Area Ms held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.3 → 139.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 420885007563 · Easton, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,879 enr · 14.5:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton Area Hs (2,778 students)
Easton Area Ms held near 1,904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.3 → 139.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Easton Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton Area Hs
Easton Area Hs
2,778 students
- This school
Easton Area Ms
1,879 students
- Paxinosa El Sc 572
Paxinosa El Sch
572 students
- Shawnee El Sch 567
Shawnee El Sch
567 students
- Cheston El Sch 559
Cheston El Sch
559 students
- Palmer El Sch 531
Palmer El Sch
531 students
What this shows Easton Area Ms reports 1,879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Easton Area Ms compares
Easton 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,879 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,879
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$19,219
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
327
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Easton Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton Area Sd reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Easton Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paxinosa El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheston El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easton Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Easton Area Ms
How many students attend Easton Area Ms?
Easton Area Ms has 1,879 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,874 (2022-23) → 1,904 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easton Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Easton Area Ms is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Easton Area Ms?
99.8% of students at Easton Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easton Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Easton Area Ms is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easton Area Ms?
Easton Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Easton Area Ms rank among public schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Easton Area Ms ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
What other schools are in Easton Area Sd?
Besides Easton Area Ms, Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Hs (2,778 students), Paxinosa El Sch (572 students), and Shawnee El Sch (567 students). See the Easton Area Sd district page for the complete list.