- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Tripoli, PA
Northwestern Lehigh Ms
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Lehigh Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421785000035
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Lehigh Ms earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Tripoli · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Lehigh Ms has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Lehigh Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Tripoli, PA.
School address
District: Northwestern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421785000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Northwestern Lehigh Ms shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 421785000035 · New Tripoli, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 11.9:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Lehigh Hs (658 students)
Northwestern Lehigh Ms shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Lehigh Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern L
Northwestern Lehigh Hs
658 students
- This school
Northwestern Lehigh Ms
440 students
- Weisenberg El
Weisenberg El Sch
425 students
- Northwestern L
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
396 students
What this shows Northwestern Lehigh Ms reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Lehigh Ms compares
Northwestern Lehigh Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,920
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Northwestern Lehigh Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Lehigh Sd reports $19,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Lehigh Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Lehigh Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weisenberg El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Lehigh El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Lehigh Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Lehigh Ms
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh Ms?
Northwestern Lehigh Ms has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Tripoli, PA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh Ms is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Northwestern Lehigh Ms?
23.9% of students at Northwestern Lehigh Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Lehigh Ms?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Lehigh Ms is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in New Tripoli, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Lehigh Ms?
Northwestern Lehigh Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Northwestern Lehigh Ms rank among public schools in New Tripoli?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Lehigh Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Tripoli, 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 Northwestern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Northwestern Lehigh Ms, Northwestern Lehigh Sd also operates Northwestern Lehigh Hs (658 students), Weisenberg El Sch (425 students), and Northwestern Lehigh El Sch (396 students). See the Northwestern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.