- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orefield, PA
Orefield Ms
Federal NCES profile for Orefield Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421851000478
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orefield Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,034
- students enrolled
Orefield Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Parkland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421851000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Orefield Ms grew from 917 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 75.1 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 421851000478 · Orefield, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 13.8:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkland Hs (3,279 students)
Orefield Ms grew from 917 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 75.1 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Orefield Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkland Hs
Parkland Hs
3,279 students
- Springhouse Ms
Springhouse Ms
1,329 students
- This school 1,034
Orefield Ms
1,034 students
- Parkway Manor 569
Parkway Manor Sch
569 students
- Kernsville Sch 512
Kernsville Sch
512 students
- Kratzer Sch 510
Kratzer Sch
510 students
What this shows Orefield Ms reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orefield Ms compares
Orefield Ms is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,887
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Orefield Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkland Sd reports $18,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orefield Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springhouse Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Manor Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kernsville Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kratzer Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orefield Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,034 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orefield Ms
How many students attend Orefield Ms?
Orefield Ms has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orefield, PA. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 972 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orefield Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Orefield Ms is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orefield Ms?
33.0% of students at Orefield Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orefield Ms?
The largest demographic group at Orefield Ms is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Orefield, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orefield Ms?
Orefield Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Parkland Sd?
Besides Orefield Ms, Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students), Springhouse Ms (1,329 students), and Parkway Manor Sch (569 students). See the Parkland Sd district page for the complete list.