Enrollment
516
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Lebanon Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Lebanon Ms
Northern Lebanon Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 678 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #252.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 516 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Northern Lebanon Sd also operates Northern Lebanon Shs (997 students) and Jonestown El Sch (446 students) alongside Northern Lebanon 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 Northern Lebanon Ms compares
Northern Lebanon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,325
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Lebanon Sd, which includes Northern Lebanon Ms.
$15,325
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.1%
State 35.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
Is Northern Lebanon Ms a good school?
Northern Lebanon Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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