- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Castle, PA
Laurel Ms
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421338007639
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Ms has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Ms ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Laurel Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421338007639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Laurel Ms held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421338007639 · New Castle, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 22.9:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel El Sch (503 students)
Laurel Ms held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Laurel Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel El Sch
Laurel El Sch
503 students
- Laurel Hs
Laurel Hs
313 students
- This school 160
Laurel Ms
160 students
What this shows Laurel Ms reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Ms compares
Laurel 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 68% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,984
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 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Laurel Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel Sd reports $17,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in New Castle
3 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Ms
How many students attend Laurel Ms?
Laurel Ms has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ms is 22.9:1, which is 68% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Ms?
24.2% of students at Laurel Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Ms?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Ms is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Ms?
Laurel Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Laurel Ms rank among middle schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Ms ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel Sd?
Besides Laurel Ms, Laurel Sd also operates Laurel El Sch (503 students) and Laurel Hs (313 students). See the Laurel Sd district page for the complete list.