- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waynesboro, PA
Waynesboro Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Waynesboro Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422511007619
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesboro Area Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesboro Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Waynesboro, PA.
School address
District: Waynesboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422511007619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Waynesboro Area Ms shrank from 990 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 422511007619 · Waynesboro, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 13.6:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students)
Waynesboro Area Ms shrank from 990 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Waynesboro Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Shs
1,392 students
- This school
Waynesboro Area Ms
887 students
- Fairview Avenu
Fairview Avenue El Sch
597 students
- Mowrey El Sch 534
Mowrey El Sch
534 students
- Summitview El 363
Summitview El Sch
363 students
- Hooverville El 317
Hooverville El Sch
317 students
What this shows Waynesboro Area Ms reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesboro Area Ms compares
Waynesboro Area 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Waynesboro Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesboro Area Sd reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesboro Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mowrey El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hooverville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesboro Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro Area Ms
How many students attend Waynesboro Area Ms?
Waynesboro Area Ms has 887 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesboro, PA. CCD year-over-year: 990 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Area Ms is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesboro Area Ms?
47.9% of students at Waynesboro Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesboro Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Waynesboro Area Ms is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesboro Area Ms?
Waynesboro Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Waynesboro Area Ms rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Area Ms ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesboro Area Sd?
Besides Waynesboro Area Ms, Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students), Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students), and Mowrey El Sch (534 students). See the Waynesboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.