Enrollment
570
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 421899003820
Harding Warren G Ms — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Harding Warren G Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harding Warren G Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harding Warren G Ms reports 570 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 190 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Philadelphia City Sd spends $36,791 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.0% from local sources (property taxes), 39.7% from the state, and 23.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harding Warren G Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,791
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 190 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 570 Top 67% in Pennsylvania — larger than 33% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 421899003820
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
White 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 190:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 157
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philadelphia City Sd, which includes Harding Warren G Ms.
$36,791
Per student
+62%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 23.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Frequently asked questions about Harding Warren G Ms
How many students attend Harding Warren G Ms?
Harding Warren G Ms has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Warren G Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Warren G Ms is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harding Warren G Ms?
100.0% of students at Harding Warren G Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding Warren G Ms?
The largest demographic group at Harding Warren G Ms is African American at 48.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding Warren G Ms?
Harding Warren G Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.