- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grove City, PA
Grove City Area George Jr Ms
Federal NCES profile for Grove City Area George Jr Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421122009981
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove City Area George Jr Ms earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grove City Area George Jr Ms has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove City Area George Jr Ms ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Grove City, PA.
School address
District: Grove City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421122009981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
25 on latest CCD 421122009981 · Grove City, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 3.1:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview El Sch (768 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 public schools in Grove City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Grove City Area George Jr Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillview El Sc
Hillview El Sch
768 students
- Grove City Are
Grove City Area Hs
649 students
- Grove City Are
Grove City Area Ms
442 students
- Grove City Are 88
Grove City Area George Jr Hs
88 students
- This school 25
Grove City Area George Jr Ms
25 students
- Grove City Are 5
Grove City Area George Jr El Sch
5 students
What this shows Grove City Area George Jr Ms reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove City Area George Jr Ms compares
Grove City Area George Jr Ms vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.1:1 | ▼ 77% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,107
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Grove City Area Sd reports $20,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grove City Area George Jr Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area George Jr Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area George Jr El Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove City Area George Jr Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 1.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle schools in Grove City
1 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 (~25 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Grove City Area George Jr Ms
How many students attend Grove City Area George Jr Ms?
Grove City Area George Jr Ms has 25 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grove City, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove City Area George Jr Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove City Area George Jr Ms is 3.1:1, which is 77% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 80% 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 Grove City Area George Jr Ms?
88.0% of students at Grove City Area George Jr Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove City Area George Jr Ms?
Grove City Area George Jr Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Grove City Area George Jr Ms rank among public schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove City Area George Jr Ms ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Grove City, 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 Grove City on the city page.
What other schools are in Grove City Area Sd?
Besides Grove City Area George Jr Ms, Grove City Area Sd also operates Hillview El Sch (768 students), Grove City Area Hs (649 students), and Grove City Area Ms (442 students). See the Grove City Area Sd district page for the complete list.