Enrollment
645
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West York Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West York Area Ms
West York Area Ms is a mid-sized middle school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 645 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 201 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 645 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among York's middle schools, it stands alongside Central York Ms (844 students): West York Area Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Hs (851 students) and Wallace El Sch (427 students) alongside West York Area Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West York Area Ms compares
West York Area Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West York Area Sd, which includes West York Area Ms.
$18,262
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 28.3%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West York Area Ms a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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