- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dillsburg, PA
Northern Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northern 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 421776006346
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dillsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dillsburg, PA.
School address
District: Northern York County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421776006346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Northern Ms held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 421776006346 · Dillsburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 14.6:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Hs (982 students)
Northern Ms held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Hs
Northern Hs
982 students
- This school
Northern Ms
757 students
- Dillsburg El S
Dillsburg El Sch
440 students
- Northern El Sc
Northern El Sch
397 students
- South Mountain 389
South Mountain El Sch
389 students
- Wellsville Cam 244
Wellsville Campus
244 students
What this shows Northern Ms reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Ms compares
Northern 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$14,725
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Northern Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern York County Sd reports $14,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillsburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellsville Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Ms
How many students attend Northern Ms?
Northern Ms has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dillsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Ms?
24.0% of students at Northern Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Ms?
The largest demographic group at Northern Ms is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Dillsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Ms?
Northern 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 Ms rank among public schools in Dillsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dillsburg, 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 Dillsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Northern York County Sd?
Besides Northern Ms, Northern York County Sd also operates Northern Hs (982 students), Dillsburg El Sch (440 students), and Northern El Sch (397 students). See the Northern York County Sd district page for the complete list.