- Enrollment
- 1,366
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coatesville, PA
Scott Ms
Federal NCES profile for Scott Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420624000728
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Coatesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, PA.
School address
District: Coatesville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420624000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Scott Ms shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 420624000728 · Coatesville, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students)
Scott Ms shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Scott Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coatesville Ar
Coatesville Area Shs
1,366 students
- Coatesville In
Coatesville Intermediate Hs
826 students
- Rainbow El Sch
Rainbow El Sch
684 students
- Kings Highway 466
Kings Highway El Sch
466 students
- Caln El Sch 440
Caln El Sch
440 students
- This school 421
Scott Ms
421 students
What this shows Scott Ms reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Ms compares
Scott 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$18,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
African American 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Scott Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coatesville Area Sd reports $18,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coatesville Intermediate Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Highway El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Coatesville
1 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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Ms
How many students attend Scott Ms?
Scott Ms has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coatesville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Ms is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Scott Ms?
100.0% of students at Scott Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Ms?
The largest demographic group at Scott Ms is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Coatesville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Ms?
Scott Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Scott Ms rank among public schools in Coatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Coatesville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coatesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Coatesville Area Sd?
Besides Scott Ms, Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students), Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students), and Rainbow El Sch (684 students). See the Coatesville Area Sd district page for the complete list.