- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erie, PA
Strong Vincent Ms
Federal NCES profile for Strong Vincent Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420930007609
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strong Vincent Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Strong Vincent Ms has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strong Vincent Ms ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930007609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Strong Vincent Ms held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 420930007609 · Erie, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Strong Vincent Ms held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Strong Vincent Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- This school 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- East Ms 672
East Ms
672 students
What this shows Strong Vincent Ms reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strong Vincent Ms compares
Strong Vincent 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
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
44.9%
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
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Strong Vincent Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strong Vincent Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strong Vincent Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Erie
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodrow Wilson Ms
Standard public school
769 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
East Ms
Standard public school
672 students 12:1 students per teacher
James S Wilson Ms
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Westlake Ms
Standard public school
477 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strong Vincent Ms
How many students attend Strong Vincent Ms?
Strong Vincent Ms has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strong Vincent Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Strong Vincent 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 Strong Vincent Ms?
100.0% of students at Strong Vincent Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strong Vincent Ms?
The largest demographic group at Strong Vincent Ms is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strong Vincent Ms?
Strong Vincent Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Strong Vincent Ms rank among middle schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Strong Vincent Ms ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Strong Vincent Ms, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.