- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elliottsburg, PA
West Perry Ms
Federal NCES profile for West Perry Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422574003597
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Perry Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 499
- students enrolled
West Perry Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Perry Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422574003597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
West Perry Ms held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422574003597 · Elliottsburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 12.5:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Perry Shs (645 students)
West Perry Ms held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Perry Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Perry Shs
West Perry Shs
645 students
- This school
West Perry Ms
499 students
- New Bloomfield
New Bloomfield El Sch
391 students
- Carroll El Sch
Carroll El Sch
344 students
- Blain El Sch
Blain El Sch
258 students
What this shows West Perry Ms reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Perry Ms compares
West Perry Ms 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$16,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, West Perry Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Perry Sd reports $16,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Perry Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Perry Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Bloomfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blain El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Perry Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Perry Ms
How many students attend West Perry Ms?
West Perry Ms has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elliottsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Perry Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West Perry Ms is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Perry Ms?
47.2% of students at West Perry Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Perry Ms?
The largest demographic group at West Perry Ms is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Elliottsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Perry Ms?
West Perry Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Perry Sd?
Besides West Perry Ms, West Perry Sd also operates West Perry Shs (645 students), New Bloomfield El Sch (391 students), and Carroll El Sch (344 students). See the West Perry Sd district page for the complete list.