- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meadville, PA
Meadville Ms
Federal NCES profile for Meadville Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420708001653
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadville Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Meadville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadville Ms has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadville Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Meadville, PA.
School address
District: Crawford Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420708001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Meadville Ms shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 420708001653 · Meadville, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadville Area Shs (708 students)
Meadville Ms shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Meadville Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadville Area
Meadville Area Shs
708 students
- Cochranton Jsh
Cochranton Jshs
341 students
- This school
Meadville Ms
340 students
- First District
First District El Sch
334 students
- Neason Hill El
Neason Hill El Sch
333 students
- Second Distric
Second District El Sch
316 students
What this shows Meadville Ms reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadville Ms compares
Meadville Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Meadville Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crawford Central Sd reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadville Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cochranton Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First District El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neason Hill El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Second District El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadville Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadville Ms
How many students attend Meadville Ms?
Meadville Ms has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meadville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadville Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadville Ms is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Meadville Ms?
99.2% of students at Meadville Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadville Ms?
The largest demographic group at Meadville Ms is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Meadville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadville Ms?
Meadville Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Meadville Ms rank among public schools in Meadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadville Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Meadville, 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 Meadville on the city page.
What other schools are in Crawford Central Sd?
Besides Meadville Ms, Crawford Central Sd also operates Meadville Area Shs (708 students), Cochranton Jshs (341 students), and First District El Sch (334 students). See the Crawford Central Sd district page for the complete list.