Enrollment
729
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greencastle, PA
Greencastle-Antrim Ms
Federal NCES profile for Greencastle-Antrim Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421101005117
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greencastle-Antrim Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Greencastle · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Greencastle-Antrim Ms has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greencastle-Antrim Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Greencastle, PA.
School address
District: Greencastle-Antrim Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421101005117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greencastle-Antrim Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greencastle-Antrim Ms
Greencastle-Antrim Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 729 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 22% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 541 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #473, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 729 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Greencastle-Antrim Sd spends $12,524 per pupil, 30% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greencastle-Antrim Sd also operates Greencastle-Antrim Shs (982 students) and Greencastle-Antrim El Sch (671 students) alongside Greencastle-Antrim 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 Greencastle-Antrim Ms compares
Greencastle-Antrim 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,524
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 729 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 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 85.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Greencastle-Antrim Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greencastle-Antrim Sd, which includes Greencastle-Antrim Ms.
$12,524
Per student
-30%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 28.9%
Federal 10.9%
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 Greencastle-Antrim Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle-Antrim Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greencastle-Antrim El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greencastle-Antrim Pri Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greencastle-Antrim Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greencastle-Antrim Ms
How many students attend Greencastle-Antrim Ms?
Greencastle-Antrim Ms has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greencastle, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greencastle-Antrim Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Greencastle-Antrim Ms is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greencastle-Antrim Ms?
33.2% of students at Greencastle-Antrim Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greencastle-Antrim Ms?
The largest demographic group at Greencastle-Antrim Ms is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Greencastle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greencastle-Antrim Ms?
Greencastle-Antrim Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Greencastle-Antrim Ms rank among public schools in Greencastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Greencastle-Antrim Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Greencastle, 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 Greencastle on the city page.
Is Greencastle-Antrim Ms a good school?
Greencastle-Antrim Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Greencastle-Antrim Sd?
Besides Greencastle-Antrim Ms, Greencastle-Antrim Sd also operates Greencastle-Antrim Shs (982 students), Greencastle-Antrim El Sch (671 students), and Greencastle-Antrim Pri Sch (529 students). See the Greencastle-Antrim Sd district page for the complete list.
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