- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, PA
Gerald G Huesken Ms
Federal NCES profile for Gerald G Huesken Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420648002531
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerald G Huesken Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gerald G Huesken Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald G Huesken Ms ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Conestoga Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420648002531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Gerald G Huesken Ms shrank from 965 students in 2022-23 to 898 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 420648002531 · Lancaster, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 12.9:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Conestoga Valley Shs (1,304 students)
Gerald G Huesken Ms shrank from 965 students in 2022-23 to 898 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Gerald G Huesken Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conestoga Vall
Conestoga Valley Shs
1,304 students
- This school
Gerald G Huesken Ms
851 students
- Fritz El Sch
Fritz El Sch
526 students
- Smoketown El S 470
Smoketown El Sch
470 students
- Brownstown El 392
Brownstown El Sch
392 students
- Leola El Sch 287
Leola El Sch
287 students
What this shows Gerald G Huesken Ms reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerald G Huesken Ms compares
Gerald G Huesken 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$17,004
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 8.7%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Gerald G Huesken Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conestoga Valley Sd reports $17,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gerald G Huesken Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Valley Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fritz El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoketown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownstown El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leola El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerald G Huesken Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Manheim Twp Ms
Standard public school
914 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Centerville Ms
Standard public school
559 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Ms
Standard public school
524 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Reynolds Ms
Standard public school
511 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Manor Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Ms
Standard public school
465 students 9.7:1 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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gerald G Huesken Ms
How many students attend Gerald G Huesken Ms?
Gerald G Huesken Ms has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 965 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald G Huesken Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald G Huesken Ms is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Gerald G Huesken Ms?
47.0% of students at Gerald G Huesken Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerald G Huesken Ms?
The largest demographic group at Gerald G Huesken Ms is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerald G Huesken Ms?
Gerald G Huesken Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Gerald G Huesken Ms rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald G Huesken Ms ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Conestoga Valley Sd?
Besides Gerald G Huesken Ms, Conestoga Valley Sd also operates Conestoga Valley Shs (1,304 students), Fritz El Sch (526 students), and Smoketown El Sch (470 students). See the Conestoga Valley Sd district page for the complete list.