- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hatfield, PA
Pennfield Ms
Federal NCES profile for Pennfield Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421728003323
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennfield Ms earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hatfield · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennfield Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hatfield, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728003323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Pennfield Ms held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.5 → 71.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 421728003323 · Hatfield, PA Other · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 12.7:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
Pennfield Ms held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.5 → 71.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pennfield Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Penn Shs
North Penn Shs
3,165 students
- Penndale Ms 1,171
Penndale Ms
1,171 students
- This school 865
Pennfield Ms
865 students
- Pennbrook Ms 767
Pennbrook Ms
767 students
- Gwyn-Nor El Sc 663
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
663 students
- Knapp El Sch 633
Knapp El Sch
633 students
What this shows Pennfield Ms reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennfield Ms compares
Pennfield 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$19,806
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Asian 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Pennfield Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Penn Sd reports $19,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennfield Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knapp El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennfield Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennfield Ms
How many students attend Pennfield Ms?
Pennfield Ms has 865 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hatfield, PA. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Ms is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Pennfield Ms?
32.8% of students at Pennfield Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennfield Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pennfield Ms is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Hatfield, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennfield Ms?
Pennfield Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Pennfield Ms rank among public schools in Hatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennfield Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hatfield, 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 North Penn Sd?
Besides Pennfield Ms, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennbrook Ms (767 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.