- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kane, PA
Kane Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Kane Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421266003100
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kane Area Ms earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kane · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kane Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kane Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kane, PA.
School address
District: Kane Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421266003100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kane Area Ms shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 421266003100 · Kane, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 11.5:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Kane Area El Sch (405 students)
Kane Area Ms shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kane Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kane Area El S
Kane Area El Sch
405 students
- Kane Area Hs
Kane Area Hs
282 students
- This school
Kane Area Ms
218 students
What this shows Kane Area Ms reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kane Area Ms compares
Kane Area Ms is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Kane Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kane Area Sd reports $17,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kane Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kane Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kane Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kane Area Ms
How many students attend Kane Area Ms?
Kane Area Ms has 218 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kane, PA. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kane Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Kane Area Ms is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Kane Area Ms?
98.6% of students at Kane Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kane Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Kane Area Ms is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Kane, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kane Area Ms?
Kane Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Kane Area Ms rank among public schools in Kane?
By Resource Investment Index, Kane Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kane, 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 Kane Area Sd?
Besides Kane Area Ms, Kane Area Sd also operates Kane Area El Sch (405 students) and Kane Area Hs (282 students). See the Kane Area Sd district page for the complete list.