- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Huntingdon, PA
Norwin Ms
Federal NCES profile for Norwin Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421794004482
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwin Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in North Huntingdon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwin Ms has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwin Ms ranks #1 of 7 public schools in North Huntingdon, PA.
School address
District: Norwin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421794004482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Norwin Ms held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.3 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421794004482 · North Huntingdon, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 15.8:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwin Shs (1,671 students)
Norwin Ms held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.3 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Norwin Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwin Shs
Norwin Shs
1,671 students
- This school
Norwin Ms
819 students
- Hillcrest Inte
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
755 students
- Sunset Valley 448
Sunset Valley El Sch
448 students
- Stewartsville 422
Stewartsville El Sch
422 students
- Hahntown El Sc 419
Hahntown El Sch
419 students
What this shows Norwin Ms reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwin Ms compares
Norwin 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,697
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Norwin Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwin Sd reports $14,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwin Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Valley El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewartsville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahntown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwin Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwin Ms
How many students attend Norwin Ms?
Norwin Ms has 819 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Huntingdon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwin Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwin Ms is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwin Ms?
26.2% of students at Norwin Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwin Ms?
The largest demographic group at Norwin Ms is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwin Ms?
Norwin Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Norwin Ms rank among public schools in North Huntingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwin Ms ranks #1 of 7 public schools in North Huntingdon, 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 North Huntingdon on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwin Sd?
Besides Norwin Ms, Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students), Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students), and Sunset Valley El Sch (448 students). See the Norwin Sd district page for the complete list.