- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, PA
Linglestown Ms
Federal NCES profile for Linglestown Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420540006783
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linglestown Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Linglestown Ms has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linglestown Ms ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420540006783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Linglestown Ms held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 420540006783 · Harrisburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 15.3:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students)
Linglestown Ms held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Linglestown Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Shs
1,966 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin East Shs
1,573 students
- This school
Linglestown Ms
841 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Ms
834 students
- North Side El 722
North Side El Sch
722 students
- Central Dauphi 702
Central Dauphin East Ms
702 students
What this shows Linglestown Ms reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linglestown Ms compares
Linglestown 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,380
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Linglestown Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Dauphin Sd reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linglestown Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linglestown Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Central Dauphin Ms
Standard public school
834 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Susquehanna Twp Ms
Standard public school
820 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Camp Curtin Academy
Standard public school
724 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin East Ms
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rowland Academy
Standard public school
353 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~841 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linglestown Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Linglestown Ms is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linglestown Ms?
Linglestown Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Linglestown Ms rank among middle schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Linglestown Ms ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Dauphin Sd?
Besides Linglestown Ms, Central Dauphin Sd also operates Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students), Central Dauphin East Shs (1,573 students), and Central Dauphin Ms (834 students). See the Central Dauphin Sd district page for the complete list.