Enrollment
706
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamsport, PA
Williamsport Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Williamsport Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422646007508
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsport Area Ms earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Williamsport · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsport Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport Area Ms ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: Williamsport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422646007508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsport Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsport Area Ms
Williamsport Area Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 706 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 706 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #198, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Williamsport's middle schools, it stands alongside Loyalsock Twp Ms (353 students): Williamsport Area Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 12.6:1).
Williamsport Area Sd also operates Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students) and Jackson Primary Sch (555 students) alongside Williamsport 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 Williamsport Area Ms compares
Williamsport 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$17,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 57.4%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Williamsport Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsport Area Sd, which includes Williamsport Area Ms.
$17,093
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 48.9%
Federal 13.5%
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 Williamsport Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Primary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cochran Primary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtin Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsport Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Williamsport
1 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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Williamsport Area Ms
How many students attend Williamsport Area Ms?
Williamsport Area Ms has 706 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamsport, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Ms is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Williamsport Area Ms?
59.8% of students at Williamsport Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsport Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Williamsport Area Ms is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Williamsport, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsport Area Ms?
Williamsport Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Williamsport Area Ms rank among public schools in Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsport Area Ms ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport on the city page.
Is Williamsport Area Ms a good school?
Williamsport Area Ms earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Williamsport Area Sd?
Besides Williamsport Area Ms, Williamsport Area Sd also operates Williamsport Area Shs (1,462 students), Jackson Primary Sch (555 students), and Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch (543 students). See the Williamsport Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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