- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perkasie, PA
Pennridge South Ms
Federal NCES profile for Pennridge South Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421875001099
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennridge South Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Perkasie · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennridge South Ms has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennridge South Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Perkasie, PA.
School address
District: Pennridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421875001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Pennridge South Ms shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 421875001099 · Perkasie, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 8.3:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennridge Hs (2,125 students)
Pennridge South Ms shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pennridge South Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennridge Hs
Pennridge Hs
2,125 students
- Pennridge Nort 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
- This school 332
Pennridge South Ms
332 students
What this shows Pennridge South Ms reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennridge South Ms compares
Pennridge South Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Pennridge South 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 South Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennridge Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennridge North Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennridge Central Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedminster El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patricia a Guth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennridge South Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennridge South Ms
How many students attend Pennridge South Ms?
Pennridge South Ms has 332 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perkasie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennridge South Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennridge South Ms is 8.3:1, which is 39% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 47% 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 South Ms?
37.1% of students at Pennridge South Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennridge South Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pennridge South Ms is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Perkasie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennridge South Ms?
Pennridge South Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Pennridge South Ms rank among middle schools in Perkasie?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennridge South Ms ranks #2 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 South Ms, Pennridge Sd also operates Pennridge Hs (2,125 students), Pennridge North Ms (510 students), and Pennridge Central Ms (456 students). See the Pennridge Sd district page for the complete list.