- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · York, PA
West York Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for West York Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422598009971
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West York Area Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in York · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West York Area Ms has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West York Area Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in York, PA.
School address
District: West York Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422598009971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
West York Area Ms held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 422598009971 · York, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 11.3:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West York Area Hs (851 students)
West York Area Ms held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West York Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West York Area
West York Area Hs
851 students
- This school
West York Area Ms
645 students
- Wallace El Sch
Wallace El Sch
427 students
- Trimmer El Sch
Trimmer El Sch
421 students
- Lincolnway El
Lincolnway El Sch
406 students
What this shows West York Area Ms reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How West York Area Ms compares
West York Area 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$18,750
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, West York Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West York Area Sd reports $18,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West York Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West York Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimmer El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnway El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West York Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in York
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 (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West York Area Ms
How many students attend West York Area Ms?
West York Area Ms has 645 students enrolled. It is a middle school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West York Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West York Area Ms is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 York Area Ms?
49.9% of students at West York Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West York Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at West York Area Ms is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West York Area Ms?
West York Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 West York Area Ms rank among middle schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, West York Area Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
What other schools are in West York Area Sd?
Besides West York Area Ms, West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Hs (851 students), Wallace El Sch (427 students), and Trimmer El Sch (421 students). See the West York Area Sd district page for the complete list.