Enrollment
533
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 57% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 514 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #468, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Nanticoke Area Sd spends $12,389 per pupil, 31% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 533 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sd also operates Greater Nanticoke Area Shs (698 students) and Gna El Ctr (513 students) alongside Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr.
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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr compares
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Nanticoke Area Sd, which includes Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr.
$12,389
Per student
-31%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 55.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nanticoke on the city page.
Is Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr a good school?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 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.
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