- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitehall, PA
Whitehall-Coplay Ms
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall-Coplay 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 422625005241
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall-Coplay Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall-Coplay Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall-Coplay Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Whitehall, PA.
School address
District: Whitehall-Coplay Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422625005241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Whitehall-Coplay Ms held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 422625005241 · Whitehall, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
975 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Hs (1,462 students)
Whitehall-Coplay Ms held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.5 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Whitehall-Coplay Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehall Hs
Whitehall Hs
1,462 students
- This school
Whitehall-Coplay Ms
975 students
- Zephyr El Sch
Zephyr El Sch
598 students
- Clarence M Goc 574
Clarence M Gockley El Sch
574 students
- George D Steck 561
George D Steckel El Sch
561 students
What this shows Whitehall-Coplay Ms reports 975 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehall-Coplay Ms compares
Whitehall-Coplay 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 975 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
975
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 39.1%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Whitehall-Coplay Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitehall-Coplay Sd reports $17,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall-Coplay Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zephyr El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence M Gockley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George D Steckel El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall-Coplay Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~975 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall-Coplay Ms
How many students attend Whitehall-Coplay Ms?
Whitehall-Coplay Ms has 975 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitehall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall-Coplay Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall-Coplay Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitehall-Coplay Ms?
100.0% of students at Whitehall-Coplay Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall-Coplay Ms?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall-Coplay Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Whitehall, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall-Coplay Ms?
Whitehall-Coplay 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).
How does Whitehall-Coplay Ms rank among public schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall-Coplay Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Whitehall, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitehall on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitehall-Coplay Sd?
Besides Whitehall-Coplay Ms, Whitehall-Coplay Sd also operates Whitehall Hs (1,462 students), Zephyr El Sch (598 students), and Clarence M Gockley El Sch (574 students). See the Whitehall-Coplay Sd district page for the complete list.