- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nazareth, PA
Nazareth Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Nazareth Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421638003494
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nazareth Area Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Nazareth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nazareth Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nazareth Area Ms ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Nazareth, PA.
School address
District: Nazareth Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421638003494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Nazareth Area Ms held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 59.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 421638003494 · Nazareth, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 13.8:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Nazareth Area Hs (1,607 students)
Nazareth Area Ms held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 59.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Nazareth Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Hs
1,607 students
- This school
Nazareth Area Ms
775 students
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
752 students
- Lower Nazareth 615
Lower Nazareth El Sch
615 students
- Kenneth N Butz 576
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
576 students
- Shafer El Sch 559
Shafer El Sch
559 students
What this shows Nazareth Area Ms reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nazareth Area Ms compares
Nazareth Area 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$17,647
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Nazareth Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nazareth Area Sd reports $17,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nazareth Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Nazareth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shafer El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nazareth Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nazareth Area Ms
How many students attend Nazareth Area Ms?
Nazareth Area Ms has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nazareth, PA. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nazareth Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Nazareth Area Ms is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nazareth Area Ms?
21.7% of students at Nazareth Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nazareth Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Nazareth Area Ms is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Nazareth, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nazareth Area Ms?
Nazareth Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Nazareth Area Ms rank among public schools in Nazareth?
By Resource Investment Index, Nazareth Area Ms ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Nazareth, 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 Nazareth on the city page.
What other schools are in Nazareth Area Sd?
Besides Nazareth Area Ms, Nazareth Area Sd also operates Nazareth Area Hs (1,607 students), Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch (752 students), and Lower Nazareth El Sch (615 students). See the Nazareth Area Sd district page for the complete list.