Enrollment
83
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shinglehouse, PA
Oswayo Valley Ms
Federal NCES profile for Oswayo Valley 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 421821000699
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oswayo Valley Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shinglehouse · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oswayo Valley Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oswayo Valley Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shinglehouse, PA.
School address
District: Oswayo Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421821000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oswayo Valley Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oswayo Valley Ms
Oswayo Valley Ms is a small middle school in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania, enrolling 83 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.4% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Pennsylvania schools, with 83 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oswayo Valley Sd spends $22,477 per pupil, 25% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 83 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Oswayo Valley Sd also operates Oswayo Valley El Sch (132 students) and Oswayo Valley Hs (96 students) alongside Oswayo Valley 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 Oswayo Valley Ms compares
Oswayo Valley 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 15% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 97% | - | - |
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.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
33.7%
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
$22,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oswayo Valley Sd, which includes Oswayo Valley Ms.
$22,477
Per student
+25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 64.4%
Federal 8.2%
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 Oswayo Valley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswayo Valley El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswayo Valley Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oswayo Valley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~83 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oswayo Valley Ms
How many students attend Oswayo Valley Ms?
Oswayo Valley Ms has 83 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shinglehouse, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oswayo Valley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Oswayo Valley 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 Oswayo Valley Ms?
49.4% of students at Oswayo Valley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oswayo Valley Ms?
Oswayo Valley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Oswayo Valley Ms rank among public schools in Shinglehouse?
By Resource Investment Index, Oswayo Valley Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shinglehouse, 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 Shinglehouse on the city page.
Is Oswayo Valley Ms a good school?
Oswayo Valley Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Oswayo Valley Sd?
Besides Oswayo Valley Ms, Oswayo Valley Sd also operates Oswayo Valley El Sch (132 students) and Oswayo Valley Hs (96 students). See the Oswayo Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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