- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duncannon, PA
Susquenita Ms
Federal NCES profile for Susquenita Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422304000052
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susquenita Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Duncannon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Susquenita Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susquenita Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Duncannon, PA.
School address
District: Susquenita Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422304000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Susquenita Ms held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422304000052 · Duncannon, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 14.4:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquenita El Sch (646 students)
Susquenita Ms held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Susquenita Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquenita El
Susquenita El Sch
646 students
- This school
Susquenita Ms
562 students
- Susquenita Hs
Susquenita Hs
490 students
What this shows Susquenita Ms reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susquenita Ms compares
Susquenita 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$16,462
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Susquenita Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Susquenita Sd reports $16,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susquenita Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquenita El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susquenita Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susquenita Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Duncannon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susquenita Ms
How many students attend Susquenita Ms?
Susquenita Ms has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duncannon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquenita Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquenita Ms is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susquenita Ms?
36.6% of students at Susquenita Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susquenita Ms?
The largest demographic group at Susquenita Ms is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Duncannon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susquenita Ms?
Susquenita Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Susquenita Ms rank among public schools in Duncannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Susquenita Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Duncannon, 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 Susquenita Sd?
Besides Susquenita Ms, Susquenita Sd also operates Susquenita El Sch (646 students) and Susquenita Hs (490 students). See the Susquenita Sd district page for the complete list.