- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Middlesex, PA
West Middlesex Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for West Middlesex Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422565006129
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middlesex Area Jshs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Middlesex · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Middlesex Area Jshs has class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Middlesex Area Jshs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Middlesex, PA.
School address
District: West Middlesex Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422565006129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Middlesex Area Jshs held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 422565006129 · West Middlesex, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 11.1:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Luther W Low El Sch (191 students)
West Middlesex Area Jshs held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Middlesex Area Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Middlesex Area Jshs
332 students
- Luther W Low E
Luther W Low El Sch
191 students
- Oakview El Sch
Oakview El Sch
171 students
What this shows West Middlesex Area Jshs reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middlesex Area Jshs compares
West Middlesex Area Jshs 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$21,139
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, West Middlesex Area Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Middlesex Area Sd reports $21,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Middlesex Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther W Low El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middlesex Area Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Middlesex Area Jshs
How many students attend West Middlesex Area Jshs?
West Middlesex Area Jshs has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Middlesex, PA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Jshs is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Middlesex Area Jshs?
37.9% of students at West Middlesex Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middlesex Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at West Middlesex Area Jshs is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in West Middlesex, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middlesex Area Jshs?
West Middlesex Area Jshs 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 West Middlesex Area Jshs rank among public schools in West Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, West Middlesex Area Jshs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Middlesex, 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 West Middlesex Area Sd?
Besides West Middlesex Area Jshs, West Middlesex Area Sd also operates Luther W Low El Sch (191 students) and Oakview El Sch (171 students). See the West Middlesex Area Sd district page for the complete list.