- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Ariel, PA
Western Wayne Ms
Federal NCES profile for Western Wayne Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422607009998
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Wayne Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lake Ariel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Wayne Ms has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wayne Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Ariel, PA.
School address
District: Western Wayne Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422607009998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Western Wayne Ms shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 422607009998 · Lake Ariel, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 10.5:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Wayne Hs (562 students)
Western Wayne Ms shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Western Wayne Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Wayne
Western Wayne Hs
562 students
- Evergreen El S
Evergreen El Sch
522 students
- This school
Western Wayne Ms
367 students
- Wilson El Sch
Wilson El Sch
345 students
What this shows Western Wayne Ms reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Wayne Ms compares
Western Wayne Ms is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$25,965
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Western Wayne Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Wayne Sd reports $25,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Wayne Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wayne Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Wayne Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Wayne Ms
How many students attend Western Wayne Ms?
Western Wayne Ms has 367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Ariel, PA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne Ms is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 Western Wayne Ms?
54.0% of students at Western Wayne Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Wayne Ms?
The largest demographic group at Western Wayne Ms is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Lake Ariel, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Wayne Ms?
Western Wayne Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Western Wayne Ms rank among public schools in Lake Ariel?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wayne Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Ariel, 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 Western Wayne Sd?
Besides Western Wayne Ms, Western Wayne Sd also operates Western Wayne Hs (562 students), Evergreen El Sch (522 students), and Wilson El Sch (345 students). See the Western Wayne Sd district page for the complete list.