- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensburg, PA
Greensburg-Salem Ms
Federal NCES profile for Greensburg-Salem 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 421092004372
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greensburg-Salem Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Greensburg-Salem Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greensburg-Salem Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Greensburg, PA.
School address
District: Greensburg Salem Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421092004372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Greensburg-Salem Ms held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 421092004372 · Greensburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.3:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Greensburg-Salem Hs (784 students)
Greensburg-Salem Ms held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Greensburg-Salem Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greensburg-Sal
Greensburg-Salem Hs
784 students
- This school
Greensburg-Salem Ms
568 students
- Amos K Hutchin
Amos K Hutchinson El Sch
521 students
- Nicely El Sch 296
Nicely El Sch
296 students
- Metzgar El Sch 256
Metzgar El Sch
256 students
What this shows Greensburg-Salem Ms reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greensburg-Salem Ms compares
Greensburg-Salem 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$16,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Greensburg-Salem Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greensburg Salem Sd reports $16,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greensburg-Salem Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensburg-Salem Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos K Hutchinson El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicely El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metzgar El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greensburg-Salem Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Greensburg
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greensburg-Salem Ms
How many students attend Greensburg-Salem Ms?
Greensburg-Salem Ms has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensburg-Salem Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Greensburg-Salem Ms is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Greensburg-Salem Ms?
51.9% of students at Greensburg-Salem Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greensburg-Salem Ms?
The largest demographic group at Greensburg-Salem Ms is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Greensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greensburg-Salem Ms?
Greensburg-Salem 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 Greensburg-Salem Ms rank among middle schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Greensburg-Salem Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Greensburg, 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 Greensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Greensburg Salem Sd?
Besides Greensburg-Salem Ms, Greensburg Salem Sd also operates Greensburg-Salem Hs (784 students), Amos K Hutchinson El Sch (521 students), and Nicely El Sch (296 students). See the Greensburg Salem Sd district page for the complete list.