Enrollment
268
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ligonier, PA
Ligonier Valley Ms
Federal NCES profile for Ligonier Valley Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421371004440
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ligonier Valley Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ligonier Valley Ms has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ligonier Valley Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ligonier, PA.
School address
District: Ligonier Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421371004440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ligonier Valley Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ligonier Valley Ms
Ligonier Valley Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ligonier Valley Sd also operates Ligonier Valley Hs (434 students) and Mellon El Sch (395 students) alongside Ligonier Valley Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ligonier Valley Ms compares
Ligonier Valley Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Ligonier Valley Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ligonier Valley Sd, which includes Ligonier Valley Ms.
$18,318
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.4%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ligonier Valley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligonier Valley Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mellon El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Valley El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ligonier Valley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ligonier Valley Ms
How many students attend Ligonier Valley Ms?
Ligonier Valley Ms has 268 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ligonier, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ligonier Valley Ms is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Ligonier Valley Ms?
40.6% of students at Ligonier Valley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ligonier Valley Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ligonier Valley Ms is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Ligonier, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ligonier Valley Ms?
Ligonier Valley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ligonier Valley Ms rank among public schools in Ligonier?
By Resource Investment Index, Ligonier Valley Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ligonier, 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 Ligonier on the city page.
Is Ligonier Valley Ms a good school?
Ligonier Valley Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ligonier Valley Sd?
Besides Ligonier Valley Ms, Ligonier Valley Sd also operates Ligonier Valley Hs (434 students), Mellon El Sch (395 students), and Laurel Valley El Sch (238 students). See the Ligonier Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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