- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fawn Grove, PA
South Eastern Ms
Federal NCES profile for South Eastern Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422217000611
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Eastern Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fawn Grove · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Eastern Ms has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Eastern Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fawn Grove, PA.
School address
District: South Eastern Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422217000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
South Eastern Ms held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 422217000611 · Fawn Grove, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.1:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennard-Dale Hs (755 students)
South Eastern Ms held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Eastern Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennard-Dale H
Kennard-Dale Hs
755 students
- Stewartstown E
Stewartstown El Sch
440 students
- This school
South Eastern Ms
399 students
- South Eastern
South Eastern Intrmd Sch
397 students
- Delta-Peach Bo 255
Delta-Peach Bottom El Sch
255 students
- Fawn Area El S 249
Fawn Area El Sch
249 students
What this shows South Eastern Ms reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Eastern Ms compares
South Eastern 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,702
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, South Eastern Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Eastern Sd reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Eastern Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennard-Dale Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewartstown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Eastern Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta-Peach Bottom El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fawn Area El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Eastern Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Eastern Ms
How many students attend South Eastern Ms?
South Eastern Ms has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fawn Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Eastern Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at South Eastern Ms is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 South Eastern Ms?
28.7% of students at South Eastern Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Eastern Ms?
The largest demographic group at South Eastern Ms is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Fawn Grove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Eastern Ms?
South Eastern Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 South Eastern Ms rank among public schools in Fawn Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, South Eastern Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fawn Grove, 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 South Eastern Sd?
Besides South Eastern Ms, South Eastern Sd also operates Kennard-Dale Hs (755 students), Stewartstown El Sch (440 students), and South Eastern Intrmd Sch (397 students). See the South Eastern Sd district page for the complete list.