- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mechanicsburg Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421503001715
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mechanicsburg Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mechanicsburg Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsburg Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421503001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Mechanicsburg Ms grew from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 1,131 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 86.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 421503001715 · Mechanicsburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,112 enr · 13.7:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students)
Mechanicsburg Ms grew from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 1,131 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 86.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mechanicsburg Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Area Shs
1,412 students
- This school
Mechanicsburg Ms
1,112 students
- Elmwood Academ
Elmwood Academy
712 students
- Upper Allen El 321
Upper Allen El Sch
321 students
- Kindergarten A 321
Kindergarten Academy
321 students
- Shepherdstown 283
Shepherdstown El Sch
283 students
What this shows Mechanicsburg Ms reports 1,112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mechanicsburg Ms compares
Mechanicsburg Ms is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,032
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Mechanicsburg Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mechanicsburg Area Sd reports $16,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mechanicsburg Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Allen El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kindergarten Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepherdstown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mechanicsburg Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Mechanicsburg
2 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 (~1,112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsburg Ms
How many students attend Mechanicsburg Ms?
Mechanicsburg Ms has 1,112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mechanicsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Ms is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mechanicsburg Ms?
36.4% of students at Mechanicsburg Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mechanicsburg Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mechanicsburg Ms is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mechanicsburg Ms?
Mechanicsburg Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Mechanicsburg Ms rank among middle schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsburg Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mechanicsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mechanicsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Besides Mechanicsburg Ms, Mechanicsburg Area Sd also operates Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students), Elmwood Academy (712 students), and Upper Allen El Sch (321 students). See the Mechanicsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.