Enrollment
238
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Slatington, PA
Northern Lehigh Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northern Lehigh Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421767006829
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Lehigh Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Slatington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Lehigh Ms has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lehigh Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Slatington, PA.
School address
District: Northern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421767006829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Lehigh Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Lehigh Ms
Northern Lehigh Ms is a high-poverty, small middle school in Slatington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 238 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 238 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Northern Lehigh Sd also operates Northern Lehigh Shs (502 students) and Slatington El Sch (487 students) alongside Northern Lehigh 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 Lehigh Ms compares
Northern Lehigh 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Northern Lehigh Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Lehigh Sd, which includes Northern Lehigh Ms.
$18,532
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 38.0%
Federal 9.5%
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 Lehigh Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lehigh Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slatington El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peters El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Lehigh Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Lehigh Ms
How many students attend Northern Lehigh Ms?
Northern Lehigh Ms has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Slatington, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lehigh Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lehigh Ms is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Lehigh Ms?
100.0% of students at Northern Lehigh Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Lehigh Ms?
The largest demographic group at Northern Lehigh Ms is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Slatington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Lehigh Ms?
Northern Lehigh Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Lehigh Ms rank among public schools in Slatington?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lehigh Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Slatington, 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 Slatington on the city page.
Is Northern Lehigh Ms a good school?
Northern Lehigh Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Lehigh Sd?
Besides Northern Lehigh Ms, Northern Lehigh Sd also operates Northern Lehigh Shs (502 students), Slatington El Sch (487 students), and Peters El Sch (389 students). See the Northern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.
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