- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Susquehanna Twp Ms held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 422301001805 · Harrisburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 19.5:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (792 students)
Susquehanna Twp Ms held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Susquehanna Twp Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Susquehanna Twp Ms
820 students
- Thomas W Holtz
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
792 students
- Susquehanna Tw
Susquehanna Twp Hs
767 students
- Sara Lindemuth
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
758 students
What this shows Susquehanna Twp Ms reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susquehanna Twp Ms compares
Susquehanna Twp 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,856
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
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.
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
District finance for Susquehanna Township Sd reports $14,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~820 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.