- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weatherly, PA
Weatherly Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Weatherly Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422514006838
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weatherly Area Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weatherly · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Weatherly Area Ms has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weatherly Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weatherly, PA.
School address
District: Weatherly Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422514006838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Weatherly Area Ms grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 422514006838 · Weatherly, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 21.5:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Weatherly Area El Sch (291 students)
Weatherly Area Ms grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Weatherly Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weatherly Area
Weatherly Area El Sch
291 students
- This school
Weatherly Area Ms
172 students
- Weatherly Area
Weatherly Area Shs
125 students
What this shows Weatherly Area Ms reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weatherly Area Ms compares
Weatherly Area Ms is a growing 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 58% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Weatherly Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Weatherly Area Sd reports $20,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weatherly Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherly Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weatherly Area Shs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weatherly Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Weatherly Area Ms
How many students attend Weatherly Area Ms?
Weatherly Area Ms has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weatherly, PA. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weatherly Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Weatherly Area Ms is 21.5:1, which is 58% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weatherly Area Ms?
56.3% of students at Weatherly Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weatherly Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Weatherly Area Ms is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Weatherly, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weatherly Area Ms?
Weatherly Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Weatherly Area Ms rank among public schools in Weatherly?
By Resource Investment Index, Weatherly Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weatherly, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weatherly Area Sd?
Besides Weatherly Area Ms, Weatherly Area Sd also operates Weatherly Area El Sch (291 students) and Weatherly Area Shs (125 students). See the Weatherly Area Sd district page for the complete list.