- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Uniontown, PA
Laurel Highlands Ms
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Highlands Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421332005146
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Highlands Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Uniontown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Highlands Ms has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Highlands Ms ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Uniontown, PA.
School address
District: Laurel Highlands Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421332005146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Laurel Highlands Ms held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421332005146 · Uniontown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 15:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Highlands Shs (753 students)
Laurel Highlands Ms held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Laurel Highlands Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel Highlan
Laurel Highlands Shs
753 students
- This school
Laurel Highlands Ms
662 students
- Hatfield El Sc
Hatfield El Sch
342 students
- Hutchinson El
Hutchinson El Sch
308 students
- Marshall El Sc 300
Marshall El Sch
300 students
- Clark El Sch 282
Clark El Sch
282 students
What this shows Laurel Highlands Ms reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Highlands Ms compares
Laurel Highlands 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Laurel Highlands Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel Highlands Sd reports $18,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Highlands Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Highlands Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hatfield El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Highlands Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Uniontown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Highlands Ms
How many students attend Laurel Highlands Ms?
Laurel Highlands Ms has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Uniontown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Highlands Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Highlands Ms is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Highlands Ms?
53.2% of students at Laurel Highlands Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Highlands Ms?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Highlands Ms is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Uniontown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Highlands Ms?
Laurel Highlands Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Laurel Highlands Ms rank among public schools in Uniontown?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Highlands Ms ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Uniontown, 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 Uniontown on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel Highlands Sd?
Besides Laurel Highlands Ms, Laurel Highlands Sd also operates Laurel Highlands Shs (753 students), Hatfield El Sch (342 students), and Hutchinson El Sch (308 students). See the Laurel Highlands Sd district page for the complete list.