- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, PA
Rowland Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rowland Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421158000456
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowland Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowland Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Academy ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Harrisburg City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421158000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Rowland Academy held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 421158000456 · Harrisburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 10.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students)
Rowland Academy held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rowland Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hs
Harrisburg Hs
1,343 students
- Camp Curtin Ac
Camp Curtin Academy
724 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Sch
678 students
- Melrose Sch 536
Melrose Sch
536 students
- Foose Sch 522
Foose Sch
522 students
- This school 353
Rowland Academy
353 students
What this shows Rowland Academy reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowland Academy compares
Rowland Academy 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 13% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,828
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 37.4%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Rowland Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg City Sd reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowland Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camp Curtin Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melrose Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foose Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowland Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Linglestown Ms
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin Ms
Standard public school
834 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Susquehanna Twp Ms
Standard public school
820 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Camp Curtin Academy
Standard public school
724 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin East Ms
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowland Academy
How many students attend Rowland Academy?
Rowland Academy has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowland Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowland Academy is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Rowland Academy?
100.0% of students at Rowland Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowland Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rowland Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowland Academy?
Rowland Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rowland Academy rank among middle schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Academy ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisburg City Sd?
Besides Rowland Academy, Harrisburg City Sd also operates Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students), Camp Curtin Academy (724 students), and Benjamin Franklin Sch (678 students). See the Harrisburg City Sd district page for the complete list.