- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selinsgrove, PA
Selinsgrove Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Selinsgrove Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422112006817
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selinsgrove Area Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Selinsgrove · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Selinsgrove Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selinsgrove Area Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Selinsgrove, PA.
School address
District: Selinsgrove Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422112006817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Selinsgrove Area Ms held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 422112006817 · Selinsgrove, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Selinsgrove Area Hs (744 students)
Selinsgrove Area Ms held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Selinsgrove Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selinsgrove Ar
Selinsgrove Area Hs
744 students
- Selinsgrove In
Selinsgrove Intrmd Sch
535 students
- This school
Selinsgrove Area Ms
532 students
- Selinsgrove Ar
Selinsgrove Area El Sch
472 students
What this shows Selinsgrove Area Ms reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selinsgrove Area Ms compares
Selinsgrove Area 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Selinsgrove Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Selinsgrove Area Sd reports $16,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selinsgrove Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selinsgrove Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selinsgrove Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selinsgrove Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selinsgrove Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selinsgrove Area Ms
How many students attend Selinsgrove Area Ms?
Selinsgrove Area Ms has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selinsgrove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selinsgrove Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Selinsgrove Area Ms is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selinsgrove Area Ms?
41.9% of students at Selinsgrove Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selinsgrove Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Selinsgrove Area Ms is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Selinsgrove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selinsgrove Area Ms?
Selinsgrove Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Selinsgrove Area Ms rank among public schools in Selinsgrove?
By Resource Investment Index, Selinsgrove Area Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Selinsgrove, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Selinsgrove Area Sd?
Besides Selinsgrove Area Ms, Selinsgrove Area Sd also operates Selinsgrove Area Hs (744 students), Selinsgrove Intrmd Sch (535 students), and Selinsgrove Area El Sch (472 students). See the Selinsgrove Area Sd district page for the complete list.