Enrollment
510
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pennridge North Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pennridge North Ms
Pennridge North Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, enrolling 510 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 598 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #362.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Perkasie's middle schools, it stands alongside Pennridge Central Ms (456 students): Pennridge North Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 9.9:1).
Pennridge Sd also operates Pennridge Hs (2,125 students) and Pennridge Central Ms (456 students) alongside Pennridge North 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 Pennridge North Ms compares
Pennridge North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,186
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pennridge Sd, which includes Pennridge North Ms.
$18,186
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 22.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pennridge North Ms a good school?
Pennridge North Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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