Enrollment
440
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwestern Lehigh Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwestern Lehigh Ms
Northwestern Lehigh Ms is a mid-sized middle school in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 518 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Northwestern Lehigh Sd also operates Northwestern Lehigh Hs (658 students) and Weisenberg El Sch (425 students) alongside Northwestern 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 Northwestern Lehigh Ms compares
Northwestern 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,732
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern Lehigh Sd, which includes Northwestern Lehigh Ms.
$18,732
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 28.5%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Tripoli on the city page.
Is Northwestern Lehigh Ms a good school?
Northwestern Lehigh Ms earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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