- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nanticoke, PA
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421629007649
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nanticoke · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA.
School address
District: Greater Nanticoke Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421629007649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 421629007649 · Nanticoke, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 21.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Greater Nanticoke Area Shs (698 students)
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greater Nantic
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs
698 students
- This school
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
533 students
- Gna El Ctr
Gna El Ctr
513 students
- Kennedy Early
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
505 students
What this shows Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr compares
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 57% 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
37.5%
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
$12,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Nanticoke Area Sd reports $12,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Nanticoke Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gna El Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
How many students attend Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr has 533 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nanticoke, PA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is 21.3:1, which is 57% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
100.0% of students at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Nanticoke, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr rank among public schools in Nanticoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greater Nanticoke Area Sd?
Besides Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr, Greater Nanticoke Area Sd also operates Greater Nanticoke Area Shs (698 students), Gna El Ctr (513 students), and Kennedy Early Childhood Center (505 students). See the Greater Nanticoke Area Sd district page for the complete list.