- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Broomall, PA
Paxon Hollow Ms
Federal NCES profile for Paxon Hollow Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421476001901
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paxon Hollow Ms earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Broomall · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paxon Hollow Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paxon Hollow Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Broomall, PA.
School address
District: Marple Newtown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421476001901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Paxon Hollow Ms held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 421476001901 · Broomall, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 12.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Marple Newtown Shs (1,266 students)
Paxon Hollow Ms held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Paxon Hollow Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marple Newtown
Marple Newtown Shs
1,266 students
- This school
Paxon Hollow Ms
868 students
- Culbertson El
Culbertson El Sch
523 students
- Worrall El Sch 449
Worrall El Sch
449 students
- Russell El Sch 400
Russell El Sch
400 students
- Loomis El Sch 376
Loomis El Sch
376 students
What this shows Paxon Hollow Ms reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paxon Hollow Ms compares
Paxon Hollow 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,258
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Paxon Hollow Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marple Newtown Sd reports $20,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paxon Hollow Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marple Newtown Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culbertson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worrall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loomis El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paxon Hollow Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paxon Hollow Ms
How many students attend Paxon Hollow Ms?
Paxon Hollow Ms has 868 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Broomall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paxon Hollow Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Paxon Hollow Ms is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paxon Hollow Ms?
24.6% of students at Paxon Hollow Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paxon Hollow Ms?
The largest demographic group at Paxon Hollow Ms is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Broomall, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paxon Hollow Ms?
Paxon Hollow Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Paxon Hollow Ms rank among public schools in Broomall?
By Resource Investment Index, Paxon Hollow Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Broomall, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marple Newtown Sd?
Besides Paxon Hollow Ms, Marple Newtown Sd also operates Marple Newtown Shs (1,266 students), Culbertson El Sch (523 students), and Worrall El Sch (449 students). See the Marple Newtown Sd district page for the complete list.