- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philadelphia, PA
Wagner Gen Louis Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wagner Gen Louis Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421899003835
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wagner Gen Louis Ms earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wagner Gen Louis Ms has class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wagner Gen Louis Ms ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Wagner Gen Louis Ms shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 421899003835 · Philadelphia, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Wagner Gen Louis Ms shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wagner Gen Louis Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 296
Wagner Gen Louis Ms
296 students
What this shows Wagner Gen Louis Ms reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wagner Gen Louis Ms compares
Wagner Gen Louis Ms 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Wagner Gen Louis Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wagner Gen Louis Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wagner Gen Louis Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Harding Warren G Ms
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Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences
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Clemente Roberto Ms
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Amy at Martin
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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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wagner Gen Louis Ms
How many students attend Wagner Gen Louis Ms?
Wagner Gen Louis Ms has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagner Gen Louis Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagner Gen Louis Ms is 11.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Wagner Gen Louis Ms?
100.0% of students at Wagner Gen Louis Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wagner Gen Louis Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wagner Gen Louis Ms is African American at 88.5% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wagner Gen Louis Ms?
Wagner Gen Louis Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wagner Gen Louis Ms rank among middle schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Wagner Gen Louis Ms ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Wagner Gen Louis Ms, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.