Enrollment
137
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tunkhannock, PA
Tunkhannock Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tunkhannock Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422385007647
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tunkhannock Stem Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tunkhannock · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tunkhannock Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tunkhannock Stem Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tunkhannock, PA.
School address
District: Tunkhannock Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422385007647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tunkhannock Stem Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tunkhannock Stem Academy
Tunkhannock Stem Academy is a high-poverty, small middle school in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% 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 98.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Pennsylvania schools, with 137 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tunkhannock Area Sd spends $21,900 per pupil, 22% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Tunkhannock Area Sd also operates Tunkhannock Hs (814 students) and Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch (614 students) alongside Tunkhannock Stem Academy.
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 Tunkhannock Stem Academy compares
Tunkhannock Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% 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
$21,900
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Tunkhannock Stem Academy is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tunkhannock Area Sd, which includes Tunkhannock Stem Academy.
$21,900
Per student
+22%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 Tunkhannock Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tunkhannock Area Primary Cntr | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tunkhannock Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tunkhannock Stem Academy
How many students attend Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
Tunkhannock Stem Academy has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tunkhannock, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunkhannock Stem Academy is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
98.1% of students at Tunkhannock Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tunkhannock Stem Academy is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Tunkhannock, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tunkhannock Stem Academy?
Tunkhannock Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Tunkhannock Stem Academy rank among public schools in Tunkhannock?
By Resource Investment Index, Tunkhannock Stem Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock on the city page.
Is Tunkhannock Stem Academy a good school?
Tunkhannock Stem Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Tunkhannock Area Sd?
Besides Tunkhannock Stem Academy, Tunkhannock Area Sd also operates Tunkhannock Hs (814 students), Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch (614 students), and Tunkhannock Area Primary Cntr (416 students). See the Tunkhannock Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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