Enrollment
820
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmyra Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmyra Area Ms
Palmyra Area Ms is a large middle school in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, enrolling 820 students.
At 13.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 820 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 459 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Palmyra Area Sd spends $13,215 per pupil, 26% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students) and Lingle Avenue El Sch (547 students) alongside Palmyra Area 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 Palmyra Area Ms compares
Palmyra Area 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra Area Sd, which includes Palmyra Area Ms.
$13,215
Per student
-26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.9%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~820 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Palmyra Area Ms a good school?
Palmyra Area Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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