- Enrollment
- 2,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yardley, PA
William Penn Ms
Federal NCES profile for William Penn 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 421884001113
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Penn Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Yardley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William Penn Ms has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Yardley, PA.
School address
District: Pennsbury Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421884001113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
William Penn Ms held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421884001113 · Yardley, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 11:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsbury Hs (2,847 students)
William Penn Ms held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
William Penn Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsbury Hs
Pennsbury Hs
2,847 students
- This school 904
William Penn Ms
904 students
- Pennwood Ms 740
Pennwood Ms
740 students
- Charles H Boeh 651
Charles H Boehm Ms
651 students
- Eleanor Roosev 583
Eleanor Roosevelt El Sch
583 students
- Edgewood El Sc 557
Edgewood El Sch
557 students
What this shows William Penn Ms reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Penn Ms compares
William Penn 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$20,175
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, William Penn Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsbury Sd reports $20,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Penn Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsbury Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennwood Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles H Boehm Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Penn Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Yardley
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 (~904 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Penn Ms
How many students attend William Penn Ms?
William Penn Ms has 904 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yardley, PA. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn Ms is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 William Penn Ms?
28.9% of students at William Penn Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Penn Ms?
The largest demographic group at William Penn Ms is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Yardley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Penn Ms?
William Penn 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 William Penn Ms rank among middle schools in Yardley?
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn Ms ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Yardley, 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 Yardley on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsbury Sd?
Besides William Penn Ms, Pennsbury Sd also operates Pennsbury Hs (2,847 students), Pennwood Ms (740 students), and Charles H Boehm Ms (651 students). See the Pennsbury Sd district page for the complete list.