- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loysburg, PA
Northern Bedford County Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northern Bedford County Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421758007642
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Bedford County Ms earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Loysburg · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Bedford County Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Bedford County Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Loysburg, PA.
School address
District: Northern Bedford County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421758007642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Northern Bedford County Ms grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421758007642 · Loysburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 12.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Bedford Co El Sch (414 students)
Northern Bedford County Ms grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Bedford County Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Bedfo
Northern Bedford Co El Sch
414 students
- Northern Bedfo
Northern Bedford County Hs
235 students
- This school
Northern Bedford County Ms
205 students
What this shows Northern Bedford County Ms reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Bedford County Ms compares
Northern Bedford County Ms is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,285
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Northern Bedford County Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Bedford County Sd reports $16,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Bedford County Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bedford Co El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Bedford County Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Bedford County Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Bedford County Ms
How many students attend Northern Bedford County Ms?
Northern Bedford County Ms has 205 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Bedford County Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Bedford County Ms is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Northern Bedford County Ms?
41.2% of students at Northern Bedford County Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Bedford County Ms?
The largest demographic group at Northern Bedford County Ms is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Loysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Bedford County Ms?
Northern Bedford County Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Northern Bedford County Ms rank among public schools in Loysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Bedford County Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Loysburg, 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 Northern Bedford County Sd?
Besides Northern Bedford County Ms, Northern Bedford County Sd also operates Northern Bedford Co El Sch (414 students) and Northern Bedford County Hs (235 students). See the Northern Bedford County Sd district page for the complete list.