Enrollment
353
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loyalsock Twp Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loyalsock Twp Ms
Loyalsock Twp Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 353 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.8% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 353 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 533 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loyalsock Township Sd spends $14,140 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 353 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Williamsport's middle schools, it stands alongside Williamsport Area Ms (706 students): Loyalsock Twp Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Loyalsock Township Sd also operates Donald E. Schick Sch (721 students) and Loyalsock Twp Shs (436 students) alongside Loyalsock Twp 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 Loyalsock Twp Ms compares
Loyalsock Twp 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loyalsock Township Sd, which includes Loyalsock Twp Ms.
$14,140
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Loyalsock Twp Ms a good school?
Loyalsock Twp Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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