- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
North East Ms shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 421716000043 · North East, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 11.1:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North East Intrmd El (589 students)
North East Ms shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North East Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North East Int
North East Intrmd El
589 students
- North East Hs
North East Hs
521 students
- This school
North East Ms
322 students
- Earle C Davis
Earle C Davis Primary
315 students
What this shows North East Ms reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How North East Ms compares
North East 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,224
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for North East Sd reports $15,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~322 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.