- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmyra, PA
Palmyra Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421839002765
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmyra Area Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmyra Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Palmyra, PA.
School address
District: Palmyra Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421839002765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Palmyra Area Ms held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 421839002765 · Palmyra, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 13.9:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students)
Palmyra Area Ms held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Palmyra Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmyra Area S
Palmyra Area Shs
1,126 students
- This school
Palmyra Area Ms
820 students
- Lingle Avenue
Lingle Avenue El Sch
547 students
- Pine Street El 342
Pine Street El Sch
342 students
- Forge Road El 341
Forge Road El Sch
341 students
- Northside El S 229
Northside El Sch
229 students
What this shows Palmyra Area Ms reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmyra Area Ms compares
Palmyra Area 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
15
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Palmyra Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmyra Area Sd reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmyra Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lingle Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forge Road El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra Area Ms
How many students attend Palmyra Area Ms?
Palmyra Area Ms has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmyra, PA. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Area Ms is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmyra Area Ms?
27.4% of students at Palmyra Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra Area Ms is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Palmyra, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmyra Area Ms?
Palmyra Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Palmyra Area Ms rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra on the city page.
What other schools are in Palmyra Area Sd?
Besides Palmyra Area Ms, Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students), Lingle Avenue El Sch (547 students), and Pine Street El Sch (342 students). See the Palmyra Area Sd district page for the complete list.