- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saxonburg, PA
Knoch Ms
Federal NCES profile for Knoch Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422193000198
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knoch Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Saxonburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Knoch Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saxonburg, PA.
School address
District: Knoch Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422193000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Knoch Ms held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 422193000198 · Saxonburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.1:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Knoch Hs (704 students)
Knoch Ms held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Knoch Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knoch Hs
Knoch Hs
704 students
- Knoch Primary
Knoch Primary Sch
536 students
- This school
Knoch Ms
479 students
- Knoch Intermed
Knoch Intermediate El Sch
296 students
What this shows Knoch Ms reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knoch Ms compares
Knoch 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Knoch Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knoch Sd reports $16,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knoch Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoch Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knoch Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knoch Intermediate El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knoch Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Knoch Ms
How many students attend Knoch Ms?
Knoch Ms has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saxonburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoch Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoch Ms is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knoch Ms?
30.1% of students at Knoch Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knoch Ms?
The largest demographic group at Knoch Ms is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Saxonburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knoch Ms?
Knoch Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Knoch Ms rank among public schools in Saxonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saxonburg, 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 Knoch Sd?
Besides Knoch Ms, Knoch Sd also operates Knoch Hs (704 students), Knoch Primary Sch (536 students), and Knoch Intermediate El Sch (296 students). See the Knoch Sd district page for the complete list.