Enrollment
841
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 420540006783
Linglestown Ms — Harrisburg, PA
Federal NCES profile for Linglestown Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linglestown Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Linglestown Ms reports 841 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Pennsylvania average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 421 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Dauphin Sd spends $18,384 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.5% from local sources (property taxes), 22.6% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linglestown Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,384
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 841 Top 86% in Pennsylvania — larger than 14% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.4% +71% vs state
NCES ID 420540006783
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 15.9%
Asian 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 421:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.2%
In-school suspensions 154
Out-of-school suspensions 69
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Dauphin Sd, which includes Linglestown Ms.
$18,384
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 22.6%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar middle schools in Harrisburg
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Standard public school
820 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Camp Curtin Academy
Standard public school
724 students 13:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin East Ms
Standard public school
702 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Rowland Academy
Standard public school
353 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Linglestown Ms
How many students attend Linglestown Ms?
Linglestown Ms has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linglestown Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Linglestown Ms is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linglestown Ms?
99.4% of students at Linglestown Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linglestown Ms?
The largest demographic group at Linglestown Ms is White at 52.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linglestown Ms?
Linglestown Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.