- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glenshaw, PA
Shaler Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Shaler Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422120006774
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaler Area Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Glenshaw · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaler Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaler Area Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glenshaw, PA.
School address
District: Shaler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422120006774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Shaler Area Ms held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 422120006774 · Glenshaw, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 10.9:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students)
Shaler Area Ms held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shaler Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaler Area Hs
Shaler Area Hs
1,160 students
- Shaler Area El
Shaler Area El Sch
870 students
- This school
Shaler Area Ms
589 students
- Scott Primary 394
Scott Primary Sch
394 students
- Burchfield Pri 339
Burchfield Primary Sch
339 students
- Marzolf Primar 337
Marzolf Primary Sch
337 students
What this shows Shaler Area Ms reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaler Area Ms compares
Shaler 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$20,908
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Shaler Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shaler Area Sd reports $20,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaler Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Primary Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burchfield Primary Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marzolf Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaler Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaler Area Ms
How many students attend Shaler Area Ms?
Shaler Area Ms has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glenshaw, PA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaler Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaler Area Ms is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Shaler Area Ms?
40.1% of students at Shaler Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaler Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Shaler Area Ms is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Glenshaw, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaler Area Ms?
Shaler Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Shaler Area Ms rank among public schools in Glenshaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaler Area Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glenshaw, 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 Shaler Area Sd?
Besides Shaler Area Ms, Shaler Area Sd also operates Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students), Shaler Area El Sch (870 students), and Scott Primary Sch (394 students). See the Shaler Area Sd district page for the complete list.