- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lampeter, PA
Martin Meylin Ms
Federal NCES profile for Martin Meylin Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421311006297
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Meylin Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lampeter · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Meylin Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Meylin Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lampeter, PA.
School address
District: Lampeter-Strasburg Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421311006297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Martin Meylin Ms held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421311006297 · Lampeter, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 14.3:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lampeter-Strasburg Shs (890 students)
Martin Meylin Ms held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Martin Meylin Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lampeter-Stras
Lampeter-Strasburg Shs
890 students
- This school
Martin Meylin Ms
686 students
- Hans Herr El S
Hans Herr El Sch
611 students
- Lampeter El Sc
Lampeter El Sch
375 students
What this shows Martin Meylin Ms reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Meylin Ms compares
Martin Meylin 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$17,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Martin Meylin Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lampeter-Strasburg Sd reports $17,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Meylin Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampeter-Strasburg Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hans Herr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lampeter El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Meylin Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Meylin Ms
How many students attend Martin Meylin Ms?
Martin Meylin Ms has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lampeter, PA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Meylin Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Meylin Ms is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Meylin Ms?
22.8% of students at Martin Meylin Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Meylin Ms?
The largest demographic group at Martin Meylin Ms is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Lampeter, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Meylin Ms?
Martin Meylin Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Martin Meylin Ms rank among public schools in Lampeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Meylin Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lampeter, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lampeter-Strasburg Sd?
Besides Martin Meylin Ms, Lampeter-Strasburg Sd also operates Lampeter-Strasburg Shs (890 students), Hans Herr El Sch (611 students), and Lampeter El Sch (375 students). See the Lampeter-Strasburg Sd district page for the complete list.