- Enrollment
- 3,074
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allentown, PA
Francis D Raub Ms
Federal NCES profile for Francis D Raub Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420228002792
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis D Raub Ms earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis D Raub Ms has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis D Raub Ms ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Allentown City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420228002792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Francis D Raub Ms held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 420228002792 · Allentown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: William Allen Hs (3,074 students)
Francis D Raub Ms held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Francis D Raub Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Allen
William Allen Hs
3,074 students
- Louis E Dieruf
Louis E Dieruff Hs
1,914 students
- South Mountain 972
South Mountain Ms
972 students
- This school 876
Francis D Raub Ms
876 students
- Brigadier Gene 807
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
807 students
- Trexler Ms 771
Trexler Ms
771 students
What this shows Francis D Raub Ms reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis D Raub Ms compares
Francis D Raub 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.7%
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
$17,939
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
269
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 6.2%
White 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Francis D Raub Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allentown City Sd reports $17,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis D Raub Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Allen Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis E Dieruff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trexler Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis D Raub Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Allentown
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Springhouse Ms
Standard public school
1,329 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
South Mountain Ms
Standard public school
972 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Trexler Ms
Standard public school
771 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Harrison-Morton Ms
Standard public school
704 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis D Raub Ms
How many students attend Francis D Raub Ms?
Francis D Raub Ms has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis D Raub Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis D Raub Ms is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis D Raub Ms?
100.0% of students at Francis D Raub Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis D Raub Ms?
The largest demographic group at Francis D Raub Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis D Raub Ms?
Francis D Raub Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Francis D Raub Ms rank among middle schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis D Raub Ms ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Allentown City Sd?
Besides Francis D Raub Ms, Allentown City Sd also operates William Allen Hs (3,074 students), Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students), and South Mountain Ms (972 students). See the Allentown City Sd district page for the complete list.