- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensburg, PA
Wendover Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wendover Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421176009952
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wendover Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wendover Ms has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wendover Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greensburg, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421176009952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+171 students YoY
Wendover Ms grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+40.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+171 students YoY 421176009952 · Greensburg, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 20.9:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students)
Wendover Ms grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+40.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wendover Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempfield Area
Hempfield Area Shs
1,228 students
- This school
Wendover Ms
626 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield Ms
546 students
- Stanwood El Sc
Stanwood El Sch
518 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield El Sch
496 students
- Fort Allen El 480
Fort Allen El Sch
480 students
What this shows Wendover Ms reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wendover Ms compares
Wendover 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 54% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% 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
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,091
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Wendover Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Area Sd reports $17,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wendover Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanwood El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Allen El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wendover Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Greensburg
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wendover Ms
How many students attend Wendover Ms?
Wendover Ms has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), up 171.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendover Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendover Ms is 20.9:1, which is 54% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wendover Ms?
29.2% of students at Wendover Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wendover Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wendover Ms is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Greensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wendover Ms?
Wendover Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Wendover Ms rank among middle schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Wendover Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Greensburg, 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 Greensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempfield Area Sd?
Besides Wendover Ms, Hempfield Area Sd also operates Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students), West Hempfield Ms (546 students), and Stanwood El Sch (518 students). See the Hempfield Area Sd district page for the complete list.