- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Linton Ms
Federal NCES profile for Linton Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421859005019
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linton Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #14 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Linton Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linton Ms ranks #14 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Penn Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421859005019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Linton Ms held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421859005019 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students)
Linton Ms held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Linton Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Hills El
Penn Hills El Sch
1,228 students
- Penn Hills Shs
Penn Hills Shs
1,049 students
- This school
Linton Ms
626 students
What this shows Linton Ms reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linton Ms compares
Linton 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$20,293
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
White 19.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Linton Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn Hills Sd reports $20,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linton Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hills El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Hills Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linton Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linton Ms
How many students attend Linton Ms?
Linton Ms has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linton Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Linton Ms is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Linton Ms?
100.0% of students at Linton Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linton Ms?
The largest demographic group at Linton Ms is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linton Ms?
Linton Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Linton Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Linton Ms ranks #14 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn Hills Sd?
Besides Linton Ms, Penn Hills Sd also operates Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students) and Penn Hills Shs (1,049 students). See the Penn Hills Sd district page for the complete list.