- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Havertown, PA
Haverford Ms
Federal NCES profile for Haverford Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421167001878
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haverford Ms earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Havertown · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Haverford Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haverford Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Havertown, PA.
School address
District: Haverford Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421167001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Haverford Ms held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 114.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 421167001878 · Havertown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,578 enr · 14:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Haverford Shs (1,994 students)
Haverford Ms held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 114.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Haverford Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haverford Shs
Haverford Shs
1,994 students
- This school
Haverford Ms
1,578 students
- Manoa El Sch 706
Manoa El Sch
706 students
- Chatham Park E 582
Chatham Park El Sch
582 students
- Lynnewood El S 580
Lynnewood El Sch
580 students
- Chestnutwold E 566
Chestnutwold El Sch
566 students
What this shows Haverford Ms reports 1,578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haverford Ms compares
Haverford 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,578
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.6%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Haverford Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haverford Township Sd reports $18,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haverford Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverford Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manoa El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnewood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnutwold El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haverford Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~1,578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haverford Ms
How many students attend Haverford Ms?
Haverford Ms has 1,578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Havertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,626 (2022-23) → 1,596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haverford Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Haverford Ms is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haverford Ms?
19.4% of students at Haverford Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haverford Ms?
The largest demographic group at Haverford Ms is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Havertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haverford Ms?
Haverford Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Haverford Ms rank among public schools in Havertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Haverford Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Havertown, 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 Havertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Haverford Township Sd?
Besides Haverford Ms, Haverford Township Sd also operates Haverford Shs (1,994 students), Manoa El Sch (706 students), and Chatham Park El Sch (582 students). See the Haverford Township Sd district page for the complete list.