- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muncy, PA
Ward L Myers El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ward L Myers El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421623003047
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ward L Myers El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 451
- students enrolled
Ward L Myers El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ward L Myers El Sch held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 421623003047 · Muncy, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 14.1:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Muncy Jshs (472 students)
Ward L Myers El Sch held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Ward L Myers El Sch compares
Ward L Myers El Sch 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$17,935
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Ward L Myers El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muncy Sd reports $17,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ward L Myers El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncy Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ward L Myers El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ward L Myers El Sch
How many students attend Ward L Myers El Sch?
Ward L Myers El Sch has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muncy, PA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward L Myers El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ward L Myers El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ward L Myers El Sch?
46.2% of students at Ward L Myers El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ward L Myers El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ward L Myers El Sch is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Muncy, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ward L Myers El Sch?
Ward L Myers El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Muncy Sd?
Besides Ward L Myers El Sch, Muncy Sd also operates Muncy Jshs (472 students). See the Muncy Sd district page for the complete list.