- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Northern Lehigh Ms held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421767006829 · Slatington, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Lehigh Shs (502 students)
Northern Lehigh Ms held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Lehigh Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Lehig
Northern Lehigh Shs
502 students
- Slatington El
Slatington El Sch
487 students
- Peters El Sch
Peters El Sch
389 students
- This school
Northern Lehigh Ms
238 students
What this shows Northern Lehigh Ms reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Lehigh Ms compares
Northern Lehigh Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$18,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Northern Lehigh Sd reports $18,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.