- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Marys, PA
St Marys Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for St Marys Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422064001992
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Marys Area Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St Marys Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Marys, PA.
School address
District: Saint Marys Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422064001992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
St Marys Area Ms held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 422064001992 · Saint Marys, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South St Marys Street El Sch (583 students)
St Marys Area Ms held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
St Marys Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South St Marys
South St Marys Street El Sch
583 students
- St Marys Area
St Marys Area Shs
572 students
- This school
St Marys Area Ms
459 students
- Fox Twp El Sch 231
Fox Twp El Sch
231 students
- Bennetts Valle 85
Bennetts Valley El Sch
85 students
What this shows St Marys Area Ms reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Marys Area Ms compares
St Marys 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, St Marys Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Marys Area Sd reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Marys Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St Marys Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Marys Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennetts Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Marys Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Marys Area Ms
How many students attend St Marys Area Ms?
St Marys Area Ms has 459 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Marys, PA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Area Ms is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Marys Area Ms?
99.8% of students at St Marys Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Marys Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at St Marys Area Ms is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Marys Area Ms?
St Marys Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 St Marys Area Ms rank among public schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys Area Sd?
Besides St Marys Area Ms, Saint Marys Area Sd also operates South St Marys Street El Sch (583 students), St Marys Area Shs (572 students), and Fox Twp El Sch (231 students). See the Saint Marys Area Sd district page for the complete list.