- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanover, PA
Emory H Markle Ms
Federal NCES profile for Emory H Markle Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422247006641
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emory H Markle Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emory H Markle Ms has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emory H Markle Ms ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: South Western Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422247006641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Emory H Markle Ms held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 71.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 422247006641 · Hanover, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,046 enr · 14.9:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Western Shs (1,380 students)
Emory H Markle Ms held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 71.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Emory H Markle Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Western
South Western Shs
1,380 students
- This school
Emory H Markle Ms
1,046 students
- Baresville El
Baresville El Sch
586 students
- Park Hills El
Park Hills El Sch
572 students
- West Manheim E 538
West Manheim El Sch
538 students
- Manheim El Sch 256
Manheim El Sch
256 students
What this shows Emory H Markle Ms reports 1,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emory H Markle Ms compares
Emory H Markle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,046
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,881
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Emory H Markle Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Western Sd reports $15,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emory H Markle Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baresville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emory H Markle Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,046 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emory H Markle Ms
How many students attend Emory H Markle Ms?
Emory H Markle Ms has 1,046 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,021 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emory H Markle Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Emory H Markle Ms is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emory H Markle Ms?
31.3% of students at Emory H Markle Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emory H Markle Ms?
The largest demographic group at Emory H Markle Ms is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emory H Markle Ms?
Emory H Markle Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Emory H Markle Ms rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Emory H Markle Ms ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Hanover, 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 Hanover on the city page.
What other schools are in South Western Sd?
Besides Emory H Markle Ms, South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students), Baresville El Sch (586 students), and Park Hills El Sch (572 students). See the South Western Sd district page for the complete list.