- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leechburg, PA
Leechburg Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Leechburg Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421347007618
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leechburg Area Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Leechburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leechburg Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leechburg Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, PA.
School address
District: Leechburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421347007618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Leechburg Area Ms held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421347007618 · Leechburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 12.3:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: David Leech El Sch (287 students)
Leechburg Area Ms held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Leechburg Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Leech El
David Leech El Sch
287 students
- Leechburg Area
Leechburg Area Hs
177 students
- This school
Leechburg Area Ms
147 students
What this shows Leechburg Area Ms reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leechburg Area Ms compares
Leechburg Area 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Leechburg Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leechburg Area Sd reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leechburg Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Leech El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leechburg Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leechburg Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leechburg Area Ms
How many students attend Leechburg Area Ms?
Leechburg Area Ms has 147 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leechburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leechburg Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Leechburg Area Ms is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Leechburg Area Ms?
44.1% of students at Leechburg Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leechburg Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Leechburg Area Ms is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Leechburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leechburg Area Ms?
Leechburg Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Leechburg Area Ms rank among public schools in Leechburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Leechburg Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, 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 Leechburg Area Sd?
Besides Leechburg Area Ms, Leechburg Area Sd also operates David Leech El Sch (287 students) and Leechburg Area Hs (177 students). See the Leechburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.