- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grove City, PA
Grove City Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Grove City Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421122007389
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove City Area Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grove City Area Ms has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove City Area Ms ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Grove City, PA.
School address
District: Grove City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421122007389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Grove City Area Ms held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 421122007389 · Grove City, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview El Sch (768 students)
Grove City Area Ms held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Grove City Area 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
- This school
Grove City Area Ms
442 students
- Grove City Are 88
Grove City Area George Jr Hs
88 students
- Grove City Are 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 Ms reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove City Area Ms compares
Grove City Area 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Grove City Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area George Jr Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area George Jr Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grove City Area George Jr El Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove City Area 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
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grove City Area Ms
How many students attend Grove City Area Ms?
Grove City Area Ms has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grove City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove City Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove City Area Ms is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grove City Area Ms?
34.0% of students at Grove City Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove City Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Grove City Area Ms is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Grove City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove City Area Ms?
Grove City Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove City Area Ms ranks #4 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 Ms, Grove City Area Sd also operates Hillview El Sch (768 students), Grove City Area Hs (649 students), and Grove City Area George Jr Hs (88 students). See the Grove City Area Sd district page for the complete list.