Enrollment
887
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesboro Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesboro Area Ms
Waynesboro Area Ms is a large middle school in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 887 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 887 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Waynesboro Area Sd spends $12,735 per pupil, 29% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 248 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 887 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students) and Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students) alongside Waynesboro Area Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waynesboro Area Ms compares
Waynesboro Area Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesboro Area Sd, which includes Waynesboro Area Ms.
$12,735
Per student
-29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waynesboro Area Ms a good school?
Waynesboro Area Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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