- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perkasie, PA
Pennridge North Ms
Federal NCES profile for Pennridge North Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421875006093
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennridge North Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Perkasie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennridge North Ms has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennridge North Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Perkasie, PA.
School address
District: Pennridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421875006093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pennridge North Ms held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 421875006093 · Perkasie, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 11.3:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennridge Hs (2,125 students)
Pennridge North Ms held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pennridge North Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennridge Hs
Pennridge Hs
2,125 students
- This school 510
Pennridge North Ms
510 students
- Pennridge Cent 456
Pennridge Central Ms
456 students
- Bedminster El 399
Bedminster El Sch
399 students
- Patricia a Gut 399
Patricia a Guth El Sch
399 students
- Grasse El Sch 394
Grasse El Sch
394 students
What this shows Pennridge North Ms reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennridge North Ms compares
Pennridge North 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,648
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Pennridge North Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennridge Sd reports $19,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennridge North Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennridge Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennridge Central Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedminster El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patricia a Guth El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grasse El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennridge North Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Perkasie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pennridge North Ms
How many students attend Pennridge North Ms?
Pennridge North Ms has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perkasie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennridge North Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennridge North Ms is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Pennridge North Ms?
25.6% of students at Pennridge North Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennridge North Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pennridge North Ms is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Perkasie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennridge North Ms?
Pennridge North Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pennridge North Ms rank among middle schools in Perkasie?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennridge North Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Perkasie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Perkasie on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennridge Sd?
Besides Pennridge North Ms, Pennridge Sd also operates Pennridge Hs (2,125 students), Pennridge Central Ms (456 students), and Bedminster El Sch (399 students). See the Pennridge Sd district page for the complete list.