- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lykens, PA
Upper Dauphin Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Upper Dauphin Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422436006339
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Dauphin Area Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 302
- students enrolled
Upper Dauphin Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Upper Dauphin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422436006339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Upper Dauphin Area Ms held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 422436006339 · Lykens, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Dauphin Area El Sch (373 students)
Upper Dauphin Area Ms held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Dauphin Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Dauphin
Upper Dauphin Area El Sch
373 students
- Upper Dauphin
Upper Dauphin Area Hs
331 students
- This school
Upper Dauphin Area Ms
302 students
What this shows Upper Dauphin Area Ms reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Dauphin Area Ms compares
Upper Dauphin Area 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$18,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Upper Dauphin Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Dauphin Area Sd reports $18,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Dauphin Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Dauphin Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Dauphin Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Dauphin Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Dauphin Area Ms
How many students attend Upper Dauphin Area Ms?
Upper Dauphin Area Ms has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lykens, PA. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Dauphin Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Dauphin Area Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Dauphin Area Ms?
45.8% of students at Upper Dauphin Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Dauphin Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Upper Dauphin Area Ms is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Lykens, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Dauphin Area Ms?
Upper Dauphin Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Upper Dauphin Area Sd?
Besides Upper Dauphin Area Ms, Upper Dauphin Area Sd also operates Upper Dauphin Area El Sch (373 students) and Upper Dauphin Area Hs (331 students). See the Upper Dauphin Area Sd district page for the complete list.