- Enrollment
- 1,744
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Grove, PA
Fred S Engle Ms
Federal NCES profile for Fred S Engle Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420279005216
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred S Engle Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in West Grove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred S Engle Ms has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred S Engle Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in West Grove, PA.
School address
District: Avon Grove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420279005216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+324 students YoY
Fred S Engle Ms grew from 819 students in 2022-23 to 1,143 in 2023-24 (+39.6%).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+324 students YoY 420279005216 · West Grove, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,131 enr · 20.6:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon Grove Hs (1,744 students)
Fred S Engle Ms grew from 819 students in 2022-23 to 1,143 in 2023-24 (+39.6%). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fred S Engle Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avon Grove Hs
Avon Grove Hs
1,744 students
- Avon Grove Int
Avon Grove Intrmd Sch
1,436 students
- This school
Fred S Engle Ms
1,131 students
- Penn London El 560
Penn London El Sch
560 students
What this shows Fred S Engle Ms reports 1,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred S Engle Ms compares
Fred S Engle Ms is a growing 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,131 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,131
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,280
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Fred S Engle Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avon Grove Sd reports $15,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred S Engle Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Grove Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avon Grove Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penn London El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred S Engle Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fred S Engle Ms
How many students attend Fred S Engle Ms?
Fred S Engle Ms has 1,131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 1,143 (2023-24), up 324.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred S Engle Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred S Engle Ms is 20.6:1, which is 51% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred S Engle Ms?
28.8% of students at Fred S Engle Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred S Engle Ms?
The largest demographic group at Fred S Engle Ms is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in West Grove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred S Engle Ms?
Fred S Engle Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fred S Engle Ms rank among public schools in West Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred S Engle Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in West Grove, 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 West Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Avon Grove Sd?
Besides Fred S Engle Ms, Avon Grove Sd also operates Avon Grove Hs (1,744 students), Avon Grove Intrmd Sch (1,436 students), and Penn London El Sch (560 students). See the Avon Grove Sd district page for the complete list.