- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Tunkhannock Stem Academy shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 422385007647 · Tunkhannock, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 17.1:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunkhannock Hs (814 students)
Tunkhannock Stem Academy shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tunkhannock Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunkhannock Hs
Tunkhannock Hs
814 students
- Tunkhannock Ar
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch
614 students
- Tunkhannock Ar
Tunkhannock Area Primary Cntr
416 students
- This school 137
Tunkhannock Stem Academy
137 students
What this shows Tunkhannock Stem Academy reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tunkhannock Stem Academy compares
Tunkhannock Stem Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,147
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Tunkhannock Area Sd reports $21,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~137 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.