- Enrollment
- 2,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macungie, PA
Eyer Ms
Federal NCES profile for Eyer Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420855000377
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eyer Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Macungie · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eyer Ms has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eyer Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Macungie, PA.
School address
District: East Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420855000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Eyer Ms held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420855000377 · Macungie, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 11.7:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmaus Hs (2,842 students)
Eyer Ms held near 830 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Eyer Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emmaus Hs
Emmaus Hs
2,842 students
- Lower Macungie 1,041
Lower Macungie Ms
1,041 students
- This school 804
Eyer Ms
804 students
- Willow Lane El 593
Willow Lane El Sch
593 students
- Shoemaker El S 537
Shoemaker El Sch
537 students
- Macungie El Sc 529
Macungie El Sch
529 students
What this shows Eyer Ms reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eyer Ms compares
Eyer 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Eyer Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Penn Sd reports $17,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eyer Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Macungie Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Lane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macungie El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eyer Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Macungie
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eyer Ms
How many students attend Eyer Ms?
Eyer Ms has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macungie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 830 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eyer Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Eyer Ms is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Eyer Ms?
22.8% of students at Eyer Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eyer Ms?
The largest demographic group at Eyer Ms is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Macungie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eyer Ms?
Eyer Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Eyer Ms rank among public schools in Macungie?
By Resource Investment Index, Eyer Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Macungie, 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 Macungie on the city page.
What other schools are in East Penn Sd?
Besides Eyer Ms, East Penn Sd also operates Emmaus Hs (2,842 students), Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students), and Willow Lane El Sch (593 students). See the East Penn Sd district page for the complete list.