- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lehighton, PA
Lehighton Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Lehighton Area 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 421350001314
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lehighton Area Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lehighton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lehighton Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lehighton Area Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lehighton, PA.
School address
District: Lehighton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421350001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lehighton Area Ms held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421350001314 · Lehighton, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 9.6:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lehighton Area Elementary Center (1,005 students)
Lehighton Area Ms held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lehighton Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lehighton Area
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
1,005 students
- Lehighton Area
Lehighton Area Hs
630 students
- This school
Lehighton Area Ms
478 students
What this shows Lehighton Area Ms reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lehighton Area Ms compares
Lehighton 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$16,076
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Lehighton Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lehighton Area Sd reports $16,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lehighton Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehighton Area Elementary Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehighton Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lehighton Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lehighton Area Ms
How many students attend Lehighton Area Ms?
Lehighton Area Ms has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lehighton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehighton Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehighton Area Ms is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Lehighton Area Ms?
48.0% of students at Lehighton Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lehighton Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Lehighton Area Ms is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Lehighton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lehighton Area Ms?
Lehighton Area 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 Lehighton Area Ms rank among public schools in Lehighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lehighton Area Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lehighton, 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 Lehighton Area Sd?
Besides Lehighton Area Ms, Lehighton Area Sd also operates Lehighton Area Elementary Center (1,005 students) and Lehighton Area Hs (630 students). See the Lehighton Area Sd district page for the complete list.