Enrollment
322
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North East, PA
North East Ms
Federal NCES profile for North East 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 421716000043
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North East Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in North East · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North East Ms has class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North East Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North East, PA.
School address
District: North East Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421716000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North East Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North East Ms
North East Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in North East, Pennsylvania, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 322 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 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #268.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 322 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North East Sd also operates North East Intrmd El (589 students) and North East Hs (521 students) alongside North East 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 East Ms compares
North East 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 10% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$15,107
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, North East Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Sd, which includes North East Ms.
$15,107
Per student
-16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 51.3%
Federal 17.0%
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 East Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Intrmd El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earle C Davis Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North East Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North East Ms
How many students attend North East Ms?
North East Ms has 322 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North East, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at North East Ms is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 East Ms?
52.2% of students at North East Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North East Ms?
The largest demographic group at North East Ms is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in North East, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North East Ms?
North East 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 East Ms rank among public schools in North East?
By Resource Investment Index, North East Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North East, 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 North East on the city page.
Is North East Ms a good school?
North East Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 North East Sd?
Besides North East Ms, North East Sd also operates North East Intrmd El (589 students), North East Hs (521 students), and Earle C Davis Primary (315 students). See the North East Sd district page for the complete list.
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