- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jeannette, PA
Penn Ms
Federal NCES profile for Penn Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421866004492
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Jeannette · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Penn Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, PA.
School address
District: Penn-Trafford Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421866004492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Penn Ms held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421866004492 · Jeannette, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 14:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Trafford Hs (1,167 students)
Penn Ms held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Penn Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Trafford
Penn Trafford Hs
1,167 students
- This school
Penn Ms
518 students
- Mccullough El 448
Mccullough El Sch
448 students
- Sunrise El Sch 412
Sunrise El Sch
412 students
- Harrison Park 409
Harrison Park El Sch
409 students
- Trafford Ms 354
Trafford Ms
354 students
What this shows Penn Ms reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn Ms compares
Penn 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Penn Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Trafford Sd reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Trafford Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccullough El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trafford Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn Ms
How many students attend Penn Ms?
Penn Ms has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jeannette, PA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Ms is 14:1, which is 3% 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 Penn Ms?
21.1% of students at Penn Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn Ms?
The largest demographic group at Penn Ms is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Jeannette, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn Ms?
Penn Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Penn Ms rank among public schools in Jeannette?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, 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 Jeannette on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Trafford Sd?
Besides Penn Ms, Penn-Trafford Sd also operates Penn Trafford Hs (1,167 students), Mccullough El Sch (448 students), and Sunrise El Sch (412 students). See the Penn-Trafford Sd district page for the complete list.