- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamsport, PA
Loyalsock Twp Ms
Federal NCES profile for Loyalsock Twp Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421431003037
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loyalsock Twp Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Loyalsock Twp Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loyalsock Twp Ms ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: Loyalsock Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421431003037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Loyalsock Twp Ms held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 421431003037 · Williamsport, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 12.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Donald E. Schick Sch (721 students)
Loyalsock Twp Ms held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Loyalsock Twp Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donald E. Schi
Donald E. Schick Sch
721 students
- Loyalsock Twp
Loyalsock Twp Shs
436 students
- This school
Loyalsock Twp Ms
353 students
What this shows Loyalsock Twp Ms reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loyalsock Twp Ms compares
Loyalsock Twp 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,342
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Loyalsock Twp Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loyalsock Township Sd reports $14,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loyalsock Twp Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E. Schick Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loyalsock Twp Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loyalsock Twp Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Williamsport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loyalsock Twp Ms
How many students attend Loyalsock Twp Ms?
Loyalsock Twp Ms has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamsport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Loyalsock Twp Ms is 12.6:1, which is 7% 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 Loyalsock Twp Ms?
45.8% of students at Loyalsock Twp Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loyalsock Twp Ms?
The largest demographic group at Loyalsock Twp Ms is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Williamsport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loyalsock Twp Ms?
Loyalsock Twp Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Loyalsock Twp Ms rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Loyalsock Twp Ms ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Loyalsock Township Sd?
Besides Loyalsock Twp Ms, Loyalsock Township Sd also operates Donald E. Schick Sch (721 students) and Loyalsock Twp Shs (436 students). See the Loyalsock Township Sd district page for the complete list.