Enrollment
668
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairless Hills, PA
Neil a Armstrong Ms
Federal NCES profile for Neil a Armstrong Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420423007633
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neil a Armstrong Ms earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fairless Hills · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Neil a Armstrong Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neil a Armstrong Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairless Hills, PA.
School address
District: Bristol Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420423007633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neil a Armstrong Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neil a Armstrong Ms
Neil a Armstrong Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, enrolling 668 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #47, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 668 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bristol Township Sd also operates Truman Shs (1,626 students) and Keystone El Sch (988 students) alongside Neil a Armstrong Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Neil a Armstrong Ms compares
Neil a Armstrong Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$18,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 13.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Neil a Armstrong Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol Township Sd, which includes Neil a Armstrong Ms.
$18,875
Per student
+5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 30.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Neil a Armstrong Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keystone El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neil a Armstrong Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Neil a Armstrong Ms
How many students attend Neil a Armstrong Ms?
Neil a Armstrong Ms has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairless Hills, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil a Armstrong Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil a Armstrong Ms is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Neil a Armstrong Ms?
100.0% of students at Neil a Armstrong Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neil a Armstrong Ms?
The largest demographic group at Neil a Armstrong Ms is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Fairless Hills, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neil a Armstrong Ms?
Neil a Armstrong Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neil a Armstrong Ms rank among public schools in Fairless Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Neil a Armstrong Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairless Hills, 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 Fairless Hills on the city page.
Is Neil a Armstrong Ms a good school?
Neil a Armstrong Ms earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bristol Township Sd?
Besides Neil a Armstrong Ms, Bristol Township Sd also operates Truman Shs (1,626 students), Keystone El Sch (988 students), and Brookwood El Sch (975 students). See the Bristol Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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