- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newtown, PA
Newtown Ms
Federal NCES profile for Newtown Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420696006453
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newtown Ms earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Newtown · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newtown Ms has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newtown Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Newtown, PA.
School address
District: Council Rock Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420696006453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Newtown Ms held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 420696006453 · Newtown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 14.9:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Council Rock Hs South (1,921 students)
Newtown Ms held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Newtown Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Council Rock H
Council Rock Hs South
1,921 students
- Council Rock H
Council Rock Hs North
1,674 students
- Holland Ms
Holland Ms
960 students
- This school
Newtown Ms
833 students
- Goodnoe El Sch 668
Goodnoe El Sch
668 students
- Sol Feinstone 644
Sol Feinstone El Sch
644 students
What this shows Newtown Ms reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newtown Ms compares
Newtown 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 85% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,064
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Asian 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Newtown Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Rock Sd reports $22,064 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newtown Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Rock Hs South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Council Rock Hs North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodnoe El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sol Feinstone El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newtown Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newtown Ms
How many students attend Newtown Ms?
Newtown Ms has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newtown Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Newtown Ms is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newtown Ms?
9.0% of students at Newtown Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newtown Ms?
The largest demographic group at Newtown Ms is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Newtown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newtown Ms?
Newtown Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Newtown Ms rank among public schools in Newtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Newtown Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Newtown, 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 Newtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Rock Sd?
Besides Newtown Ms, Council Rock Sd also operates Council Rock Hs South (1,921 students), Council Rock Hs North (1,674 students), and Holland Ms (960 students). See the Council Rock Sd district page for the complete list.