- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dauphin, PA
Middle Paxton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Middle Paxton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420540001791
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Paxton El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Middle Paxton El Sch has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420540001791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Middle Paxton El Sch held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 420540001791 · Dauphin, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 17:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students)
Middle Paxton El Sch held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Middle Paxton El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Shs
1,966 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin East Shs
1,573 students
- Linglestown Ms
Linglestown Ms
841 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Ms
834 students
- North Side El 722
North Side El Sch
722 students
- This school 289
Middle Paxton El Sch
289 students
What this shows Middle Paxton El Sch reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle Paxton El Sch compares
Middle Paxton El Sch 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$15,380
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Middle Paxton El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Dauphin Sd reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle Paxton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linglestown Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Paxton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle Paxton El Sch
How many students attend Middle Paxton El Sch?
Middle Paxton El Sch has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dauphin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Paxton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Paxton El Sch is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle Paxton El Sch?
28.5% of students at Middle Paxton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Paxton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Middle Paxton El Sch is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Dauphin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Paxton El Sch?
Middle Paxton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Dauphin Sd?
Besides Middle Paxton El Sch, Central Dauphin Sd also operates Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students), Central Dauphin East Shs (1,573 students), and Linglestown Ms (841 students). See the Central Dauphin Sd district page for the complete list.