- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericksburg, PA
Northern Lebanon Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northern Lebanon Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421764007522
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Lebanon Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Lebanon Ms has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lebanon Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fredericksburg, PA.
School address
District: Northern Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421764007522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
516 on latest CCD 421764007522 · Fredericksburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 15.6:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Lebanon Shs (997 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Fredericksburg. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Lebanon Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Leban
Northern Lebanon Shs
997 students
- This school
Northern Lebanon Ms
516 students
- Jonestown El S
Jonestown El Sch
446 students
- Fredericksburg 213
Fredericksburg El Sch
213 students
- Lickdale El Sc 127
Lickdale El Sch
127 students
- East Hanover E 121
East Hanover El Sch
121 students
What this shows Northern Lebanon Ms reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Lebanon Ms compares
Northern Lebanon Ms vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$17,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Lebanon Sd reports $17,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Lebanon Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonestown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lickdale El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hanover El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Lebanon Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Lebanon Ms
How many students attend Northern Lebanon Ms?
Northern Lebanon Ms has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericksburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lebanon Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lebanon Ms is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Lebanon Ms?
38.8% of students at Northern Lebanon Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Lebanon Ms?
Northern Lebanon Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lebanon Ms rank among public schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lebanon Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Lebanon Sd?
Besides Northern Lebanon Ms, Northern Lebanon Sd also operates Northern Lebanon Shs (997 students), Jonestown El Sch (446 students), and Fredericksburg El Sch (213 students). See the Northern Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.