- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Cumberland, PA
New Cumberland Ms
Federal NCES profile for New Cumberland 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 422583007490
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Cumberland Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Cumberland · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Cumberland Ms has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Cumberland Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Cumberland, PA.
School address
District: West Shore Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422583007490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
New Cumberland Ms held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 422583007490 · New Cumberland, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 9.7:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students)
New Cumberland Ms held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
New Cumberland Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Cliff Hs
Cedar Cliff Hs
1,333 students
- Red Land Shs
Red Land Shs
1,061 students
- Crossroads Ms
Crossroads Ms
541 students
- Red Mill El Sc 457
Red Mill El Sch
457 students
- Fishing Creek 431
Fishing Creek El Sch
431 students
- This school 389
New Cumberland Ms
389 students
What this shows New Cumberland Ms reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Cumberland Ms compares
New Cumberland 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$15,766
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, New Cumberland Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Shore Sd reports $15,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Cumberland Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Cliff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Land Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mill El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Creek El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Cumberland Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Cumberland Ms
How many students attend New Cumberland Ms?
New Cumberland Ms has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Cumberland, PA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Cumberland Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at New Cumberland Ms is 9.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 New Cumberland Ms?
47.7% of students at New Cumberland Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Cumberland Ms?
The largest demographic group at New Cumberland Ms is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in New Cumberland, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Cumberland Ms?
New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland Ms rank among public schools in New Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, New Cumberland Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Cumberland, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Shore Sd?
Besides New Cumberland Ms, West Shore Sd also operates Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students), Red Land Shs (1,061 students), and Crossroads Ms (541 students). See the West Shore Sd district page for the complete list.