- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethlehem, PA
Nitschmann Ms
Federal NCES profile for Nitschmann Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420357003463
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nitschmann Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Bethlehem · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nitschmann Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nitschmann Ms ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Bethlehem, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420357003463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Nitschmann Ms shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 420357003463 · Bethlehem, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 13.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Hs (2,541 students)
Nitschmann Ms shrank from 781 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Nitschmann Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
2,541 students
- Freedom Hs
Freedom Hs
1,792 students
- East Hills Ms 966
East Hills Ms
966 students
- This school 731
Nitschmann Ms
731 students
- Northeast Ms 715
Northeast Ms
715 students
- Spring Garden 532
Spring Garden El Sch
532 students
What this shows Nitschmann Ms reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nitschmann Ms compares
Nitschmann Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Nitschmann Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethlehem Area Sd reports $18,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nitschmann Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nitschmann Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Bethlehem
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nitschmann Ms
How many students attend Nitschmann Ms?
Nitschmann Ms has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nitschmann Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Nitschmann Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Nitschmann Ms?
43.0% of students at Nitschmann Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nitschmann Ms?
The largest demographic group at Nitschmann Ms is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nitschmann Ms?
Nitschmann Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Nitschmann Ms rank among middle schools in Bethlehem?
By Resource Investment Index, Nitschmann Ms ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Bethlehem, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bethlehem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Besides Nitschmann Ms, Bethlehem Area Sd also operates Liberty Hs (2,541 students), Freedom Hs (1,792 students), and East Hills Ms (966 students). See the Bethlehem Area Sd district page for the complete list.