Enrollment
213
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcconnellsburg, PA
Mcconnellsburg Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mcconnellsburg Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421485000673
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcconnellsburg Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mcconnellsburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcconnellsburg Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcconnellsburg Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mcconnellsburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Fulton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421485000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcconnellsburg Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcconnellsburg Ms
Mcconnellsburg Ms is a higher-need, small middle school in Mcconnellsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 213 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 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Central Fulton Sd also operates Mcconnellsburg El Sch (413 students) and Mcconnellsburg Hs (285 students) alongside Mcconnellsburg 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 Mcconnellsburg Ms compares
Mcconnellsburg 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$16,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 91.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Mcconnellsburg Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Fulton Sd, which includes Mcconnellsburg Ms.
$16,284
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 53.6%
Federal 11.7%
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 Mcconnellsburg Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcconnellsburg El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcconnellsburg Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcconnellsburg Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcconnellsburg Ms
How many students attend Mcconnellsburg Ms?
Mcconnellsburg Ms has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcconnellsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcconnellsburg Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcconnellsburg Ms is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcconnellsburg Ms?
50.2% of students at Mcconnellsburg Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcconnellsburg Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mcconnellsburg Ms is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Mcconnellsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcconnellsburg Ms?
Mcconnellsburg Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mcconnellsburg Ms rank among public schools in Mcconnellsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcconnellsburg Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mcconnellsburg, 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 Mcconnellsburg on the city page.
Is Mcconnellsburg Ms a good school?
Mcconnellsburg Ms earns 53/100 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 Central Fulton Sd?
Besides Mcconnellsburg Ms, Central Fulton Sd also operates Mcconnellsburg El Sch (413 students) and Mcconnellsburg Hs (285 students). See the Central Fulton Sd district page for the complete list.
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