Enrollment
274
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coatesville, PA
North Brandywine Ms
Federal NCES profile for North Brandywine Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420624007676
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Brandywine Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Coatesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Brandywine Ms has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Brandywine Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, PA.
School address
District: Coatesville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420624007676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Brandywine Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Brandywine Ms
North Brandywine Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 274 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, North Brandywine Ms is leaner than roughly 97% of Pennsylvania schools and 37% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 274 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Coatesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Scott Ms (421 students): North Brandywine Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students) and Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students) alongside North Brandywine 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 North Brandywine Ms compares
North Brandywine 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$17,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 33.6%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, North Brandywine Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coatesville Area Sd, which includes North Brandywine Ms.
$17,620
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 28.2%
Federal 6.0%
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 North Brandywine Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coatesville Intermediate Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kings Highway El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caln El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Brandywine Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,366
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Coatesville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Brandywine Ms
How many students attend North Brandywine Ms?
North Brandywine Ms has 274 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coatesville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Brandywine Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at North Brandywine Ms is 8.6:1, which is 37% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 45% 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 North Brandywine Ms?
100.0% of students at North Brandywine Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Brandywine Ms?
The largest demographic group at North Brandywine Ms is White at 33.6% of enrollment, in Coatesville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Brandywine Ms?
North Brandywine Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 North Brandywine Ms rank among public schools in Coatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Brandywine Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, 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 Coatesville on the city page.
Is North Brandywine Ms a good school?
North Brandywine Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Coatesville Area Sd?
Besides North Brandywine Ms, Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students), Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students), and Rainbow El Sch (684 students). See the Coatesville Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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