Enrollment
851
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gerald G Huesken Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gerald G Huesken Ms
Gerald G Huesken Ms is a large middle school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 851 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.0% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 851 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lancaster's middle schools, it stands alongside Manheim Twp Ms (914 students): Gerald G Huesken Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12.7:1).
Conestoga Valley Sd also operates Conestoga Valley Shs (1,304 students) and Fritz El Sch (526 students) alongside Gerald G Huesken Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gerald G Huesken Ms compares
Gerald G Huesken Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conestoga Valley Sd, which includes Gerald G Huesken Ms.
$15,713
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 19.6%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~851 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gerald G Huesken Ms a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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