- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, PA
Wheatland Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wheatland Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421314002600
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatland Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatland Ms has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Ms ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421314002600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wheatland Ms held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421314002600 · Lancaster, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 9.4:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students)
Wheatland Ms held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wheatland Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccaskey Campu
Mccaskey Campus
2,600 students
- Martin School 623
Martin School
623 students
- Jackson Ms 524
Jackson Ms
524 students
- Reynolds Ms 511
Reynolds Ms
511 students
- Washington El 467
Washington El Sch
467 students
- This school 453
Wheatland Ms
453 students
What this shows Wheatland Ms reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatland Ms compares
Wheatland 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$22,507
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
African American 16.8%
White 16.3%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Wheatland Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Sd reports $22,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheatland Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccaskey Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatland Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Manheim Twp Ms
Standard public school
914 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Gerald G Huesken Ms
Standard public school
851 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Centerville Ms
Standard public school
559 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Ms
Standard public school
524 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Reynolds Ms
Standard public school
511 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Manor Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatland Ms
How many students attend Wheatland Ms?
Wheatland Ms has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Ms is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 40% 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 Wheatland Ms?
90.1% of students at Wheatland Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatland Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wheatland Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatland Ms?
Wheatland Ms 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 Wheatland Ms rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Ms ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Sd?
Besides Wheatland Ms, Lancaster Sd also operates Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students), Martin School (623 students), and Jackson Ms (524 students). See the Lancaster Sd district page for the complete list.