- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quarryville, PA
Smith Ms
Federal NCES profile for Smith Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422181002657
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Quarryville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Quarryville, PA.
School address
District: Solanco Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422181002657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Smith Ms held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422181002657 · Quarryville, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.2:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Solanco Hs (980 students)
Smith Ms held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Smith Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solanco Hs
Solanco Hs
980 students
- Clermont El Sc
Clermont El Sch
398 students
- Providence El 386
Providence El Sch
386 students
- This school 367
Smith Ms
367 students
- Quarryville El 346
Quarryville El Sch
346 students
- Swift Ms 326
Swift Ms
326 students
What this shows Smith Ms reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Ms compares
Smith 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$17,632
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Smith Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Solanco Sd reports $17,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solanco Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clermont El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Providence El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quarryville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swift Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Quarryville
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Ms
How many students attend Smith Ms?
Smith Ms has 367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quarryville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Ms is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Smith Ms?
45.6% of students at Smith Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Ms?
The largest demographic group at Smith Ms is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Quarryville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Ms?
Smith Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Smith Ms rank among public schools in Quarryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Quarryville, 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 Quarryville on the city page.
What other schools are in Solanco Sd?
Besides Smith Ms, Solanco Sd also operates Solanco Hs (980 students), Clermont El Sch (398 students), and Providence El Sch (386 students). See the Solanco Sd district page for the complete list.