- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Halifax, PA
Halifax Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Halifax Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421131006331
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halifax Area Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Halifax · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Halifax Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Halifax, PA.
School address
District: Halifax Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421131006331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Halifax Area Ms grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 421131006331 · Halifax, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 12.5:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax Area El Sch (349 students)
Halifax Area Ms grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Halifax Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halifax Area E
Halifax Area El Sch
349 students
- This school
Halifax Area Ms
263 students
- Halifax Area H
Halifax Area Hs
234 students
What this shows Halifax Area Ms reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halifax Area Ms compares
Halifax Area Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,565
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Halifax Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax Area Sd reports $20,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halifax Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halifax Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halifax Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halifax Area Ms
How many students attend Halifax Area Ms?
Halifax Area Ms has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Halifax, PA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area Ms is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Halifax Area Ms?
31.1% of students at Halifax Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Halifax Area Ms is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Halifax, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halifax Area Ms?
Halifax Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Halifax Area Ms rank among public schools in Halifax?
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Halifax, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Halifax Area Sd?
Besides Halifax Area Ms, Halifax Area Sd also operates Halifax Area El Sch (349 students) and Halifax Area Hs (234 students). See the Halifax Area Sd district page for the complete list.