- Enrollment
- 2,402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · State College, PA
Mount Nittany Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mount Nittany Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422277000154
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Nittany Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in State College · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Nittany Ms has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Nittany Ms ranks #3 of 12 public schools in State College, PA.
School address
District: State College Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422277000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mount Nittany Ms held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 422277000154 · State College, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 12.1:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: State College Area Hs (2,402 students)
Mount Nittany Ms held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mount Nittany Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- State College
State College Area Hs
2,402 students
- Park Forest Ms 822
Park Forest Ms
822 students
- This school 752
Mount Nittany Ms
752 students
- Radio Park El 424
Radio Park El Sch
424 students
- Park Forest El 419
Park Forest El Sch
419 students
- Mount Nittany 413
Mount Nittany El Sch
413 students
What this shows Mount Nittany Ms reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Nittany Ms compares
Mount Nittany 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$21,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Mount Nittany Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State College Area Sd reports $21,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Nittany Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Forest Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Radio Park El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Forest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Nittany El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Nittany Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in State College
1 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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Nittany Ms
How many students attend Mount Nittany Ms?
Mount Nittany Ms has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in State College, PA. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Nittany Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Nittany Ms is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Mount Nittany Ms?
18.3% of students at Mount Nittany Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Nittany Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mount Nittany Ms is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in State College, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Nittany Ms?
Mount Nittany Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Mount Nittany Ms rank among public schools in State College?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Nittany Ms ranks #3 of 12 public schools in State College, 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 State College on the city page.
What other schools are in State College Area Sd?
Besides Mount Nittany Ms, State College Area Sd also operates State College Area Hs (2,402 students), Park Forest Ms (822 students), and Radio Park El Sch (424 students). See the State College Area Sd district page for the complete list.