- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Gettysburg Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421071000010
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gettysburg Area Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gettysburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gettysburg Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Area Ms ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gettysburg, PA.
School address
District: Gettysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421071000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Gettysburg Area Ms held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 421071000010 · Gettysburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 12.9:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gettysburg Area Hs (1,069 students)
Gettysburg Area Ms held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Gettysburg Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gettysburg Are
Gettysburg Area Hs
1,069 students
- This school
Gettysburg Area Ms
646 students
- Lincoln El Sch 393
Lincoln El Sch
393 students
- Franklin Twp E 340
Franklin Twp El Sch
340 students
- James Gettys E 334
James Gettys El Sch
334 students
What this shows Gettysburg Area Ms reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gettysburg Area Ms compares
Gettysburg Area 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
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
31.9%
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
$20,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Gettysburg Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gettysburg Area Sd reports $20,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gettysburg Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Gettys El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gettysburg Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg Area Ms
How many students attend Gettysburg Area Ms?
Gettysburg Area Ms has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gettysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area 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 Gettysburg Area Ms?
38.9% of students at Gettysburg Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gettysburg Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Gettysburg Area Ms is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Gettysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gettysburg Area Ms?
Gettysburg Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Gettysburg Area Ms rank among public schools in Gettysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Area Ms ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Gettysburg Area Sd?
Besides Gettysburg Area Ms, Gettysburg Area Sd also operates Gettysburg Area Hs (1,069 students), Lincoln El Sch (393 students), and Franklin Twp El Sch (340 students). See the Gettysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.