- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bradford, PA
Floyd C Fretz Ms
Federal NCES profile for Floyd C Fretz Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420402000281
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd C Fretz Ms earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bradford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd C Fretz Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd C Fretz Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bradford, PA.
School address
District: Bradford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420402000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Floyd C Fretz Ms shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 420402000281 · Bradford, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradford Area Hs (702 students)
Floyd C Fretz Ms shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Floyd C Fretz Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradford Area
Bradford Area Hs
702 students
- School Street
School Street El Sch
514 students
- This school
Floyd C Fretz Ms
508 students
- George Blaisde
George Blaisdell El Sch
506 students
What this shows Floyd C Fretz Ms reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floyd C Fretz Ms compares
Floyd C Fretz Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Floyd C Fretz Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bradford Area Sd reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Floyd C Fretz Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School Street El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Blaisdell El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd C Fretz Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floyd C Fretz Ms
How many students attend Floyd C Fretz Ms?
Floyd C Fretz Ms has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bradford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd C Fretz Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd C Fretz Ms is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Floyd C Fretz Ms?
100.0% of students at Floyd C Fretz Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd C Fretz Ms?
The largest demographic group at Floyd C Fretz Ms is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Bradford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd C Fretz Ms?
Floyd C Fretz Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Floyd C Fretz Ms rank among public schools in Bradford?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd C Fretz Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bradford, 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 Bradford Area Sd?
Besides Floyd C Fretz Ms, Bradford Area Sd also operates Bradford Area Hs (702 students), School Street El Sch (514 students), and George Blaisdell El Sch (506 students). See the Bradford Area Sd district page for the complete list.