- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, PA
Harlan Rowe Ms
Federal NCES profile for Harlan Rowe Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420267007466
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan Rowe Ms earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan Rowe Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Rowe Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Athens, PA.
School address
District: Athens Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420267007466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Harlan Rowe Ms held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 420267007466 · Athens, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens Area Hs (599 students)
Harlan Rowe Ms held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Harlan Rowe Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens Area Hs
Athens Area Hs
599 students
- Audrielle Lync
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
542 students
- This school
Harlan Rowe Ms
496 students
- Sru El Sch
Sru El Sch
382 students
What this shows Harlan Rowe Ms reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan Rowe Ms compares
Harlan Rowe 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,551
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Harlan Rowe Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens Area Sd reports $19,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlan Rowe Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sru El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan Rowe Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harlan Rowe Ms
How many students attend Harlan Rowe Ms?
Harlan Rowe Ms has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, PA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Rowe Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Rowe Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Harlan Rowe Ms?
100.0% of students at Harlan Rowe Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan Rowe Ms?
The largest demographic group at Harlan Rowe Ms is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Athens, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan Rowe Ms?
Harlan Rowe Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Harlan Rowe Ms rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Rowe Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Athens, 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 Athens Area Sd?
Besides Harlan Rowe Ms, Athens Area Sd also operates Athens Area Hs (599 students), Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch (542 students), and Sru El Sch (382 students). See the Athens Area Sd district page for the complete list.