- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elizabeth, PA
Elizabeth Forward Ms
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Forward Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420909004804
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Forward Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Forward Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Forward Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elizabeth, PA.
School address
District: Elizabeth Forward Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420909004804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Elizabeth Forward Ms held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420909004804 · Elizabeth, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 12.8:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Forward Shs (763 students)
Elizabeth Forward Ms held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Forward Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Forw
Elizabeth Forward Shs
763 students
- This school
Elizabeth Forward Ms
538 students
- William Penn E
William Penn El Sch
333 students
- Central El Sch 292
Central El Sch
292 students
- Mt Vernon El S 194
Mt Vernon El Sch
194 students
- Greenock El Sc 173
Greenock El Sch
173 students
What this shows Elizabeth Forward Ms reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Forward Ms compares
Elizabeth Forward 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$18,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Elizabeth Forward Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth Forward Sd reports $18,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Forward Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Forward Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Penn El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenock El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Forward Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Forward Ms
How many students attend Elizabeth Forward Ms?
Elizabeth Forward Ms has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elizabeth, PA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Forward Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Forward Ms is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Elizabeth Forward Ms?
41.6% of students at Elizabeth Forward Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Forward Ms?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Forward Ms is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Forward Ms?
Elizabeth Forward Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elizabeth Forward Ms rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Forward Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth Forward Sd?
Besides Elizabeth Forward Ms, Elizabeth Forward Sd also operates Elizabeth Forward Shs (763 students), William Penn El Sch (333 students), and Central El Sch (292 students). See the Elizabeth Forward Sd district page for the complete list.