Enrollment
567
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Oxford, PA
New Oxford Ms
Federal NCES profile for New Oxford Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420655006898
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Oxford Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New Oxford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Oxford Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Oxford Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Oxford, PA.
School address
District: Conewago Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420655006898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Oxford Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Oxford Ms
New Oxford Ms is a mid-sized middle school in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 664 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #235.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Conewago Valley Sd also operates New Oxford Shs (1,229 students) and Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students) alongside New Oxford 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 New Oxford Ms compares
New Oxford 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, New Oxford Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conewago Valley Sd, which includes New Oxford Ms.
$14,674
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 New Oxford Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oxford Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Oxford El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conewago Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Oxford Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Oxford Ms
How many students attend New Oxford Ms?
New Oxford Ms has 567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Oxford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Oxford Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at New Oxford Ms is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Oxford Ms?
38.9% of students at New Oxford Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Oxford Ms?
The largest demographic group at New Oxford Ms is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in New Oxford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Oxford Ms?
New Oxford Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 New Oxford Ms rank among public schools in New Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, New Oxford Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Oxford, 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 New Oxford on the city page.
Is New Oxford Ms a good school?
New Oxford Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Conewago Valley Sd?
Besides New Oxford Ms, Conewago Valley Sd also operates New Oxford Shs (1,229 students), Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students), and New Oxford El Sch (565 students). See the Conewago Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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