Enrollment
820
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, PA
Susquehanna Twp Ms
Federal NCES profile for Susquehanna Twp Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422301001805
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susquehanna Twp Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Susquehanna Twp Ms has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susquehanna Twp Ms ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Susquehanna Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422301001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susquehanna Twp Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susquehanna Twp Ms
Susquehanna Twp Ms is a higher-need, large middle school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 820 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Pennsylvania schools and 43% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 820 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 820 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Harrisburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Linglestown Ms (841 students): Susquehanna Twp Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Susquehanna Township Sd also operates Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (792 students) and Susquehanna Twp Hs (767 students) alongside Susquehanna Twp 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 Susquehanna Twp Ms compares
Susquehanna Twp 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
African American 32.0%
Asian 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White 17.3%
Two or More 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Susquehanna Twp Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susquehanna Township Sd, which includes Susquehanna Twp Ms.
$14,594
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 20.0%
Federal 12.2%
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 Susquehanna Twp Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susquehanna Twp Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sara Lindemuth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susquehanna Twp Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Linglestown Ms
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin Ms
Standard public school
834 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Camp Curtin Academy
Standard public school
724 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin East Ms
Standard public school
702 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rowland Academy
Standard public school
353 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~820 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Susquehanna Twp Ms
How many students attend Susquehanna Twp Ms?
Susquehanna Twp Ms has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp Ms is 19.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susquehanna Twp Ms?
59.8% of students at Susquehanna Twp Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susquehanna Twp Ms?
The largest demographic group at Susquehanna Twp Ms is African American at 32.0% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susquehanna Twp Ms?
Susquehanna Twp Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Susquehanna Twp Ms rank among middle schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Susquehanna Twp Ms ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
Is Susquehanna Twp Ms a good school?
Susquehanna Twp Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Susquehanna Township Sd?
Besides Susquehanna Twp Ms, Susquehanna Township Sd also operates Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (792 students), Susquehanna Twp Hs (767 students), and Sara Lindemuth El Sch (758 students). See the Susquehanna Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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