Enrollment
354
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trafford, PA
Trafford Ms
Federal NCES profile for Trafford Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421866006189
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trafford Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trafford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Trafford Ms has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trafford Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trafford, PA.
School address
District: Penn-Trafford Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421866006189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trafford Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trafford Ms
Trafford Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Trafford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Pennsylvania schools and 24% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.7% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 354 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #254, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Penn-Trafford Sd also operates Penn Trafford Hs (1,167 students) and Penn Ms (518 students) alongside Trafford 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 Trafford Ms compares
Trafford 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,629
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Trafford Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Trafford Sd, which includes Trafford Ms.
$14,629
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 41.2%
Federal 4.7%
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 Trafford Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Trafford Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccullough El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trafford Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Trafford Ms
How many students attend Trafford Ms?
Trafford Ms has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trafford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trafford Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Trafford Ms is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trafford Ms?
20.7% of students at Trafford Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trafford Ms?
The largest demographic group at Trafford Ms is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Trafford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trafford Ms?
Trafford Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Trafford Ms rank among public schools in Trafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Trafford Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trafford, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trafford on the city page.
Is Trafford Ms a good school?
Trafford Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Penn-Trafford Sd?
Besides Trafford Ms, Penn-Trafford Sd also operates Penn Trafford Hs (1,167 students), Penn Ms (518 students), and Mccullough El Sch (448 students). See the Penn-Trafford Sd district page for the complete list.
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