Enrollment
399
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Eastern Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Eastern Ms
South Eastern Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Eastern Sd also operates Kennard-Dale Hs (755 students) and Stewartstown El Sch (440 students) alongside South Eastern Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Eastern Ms compares
South Eastern Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Eastern Sd, which includes South Eastern Ms.
$19,329
Per student
+8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 34.1%
Federal 4.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fawn Grove on the city page.
Is South Eastern Ms a good school?
South Eastern Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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