- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Windber, PA
Windber Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Windber Area 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 422661007178
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windber Area Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Windber · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Windber Area Ms has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windber Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Windber, PA.
School address
District: Windber Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422661007178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Windber Area Ms grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 422661007178 · Windber, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 17.6:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Windber El Sch (617 students)
Windber Area Ms grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Windber Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windber El Sch
Windber El Sch
617 students
- Windber Area H
Windber Area Hs
337 students
- This school
Windber Area Ms
300 students
What this shows Windber Area Ms reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windber Area Ms compares
Windber Area Ms is a growing 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Windber Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Windber Area Sd reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windber Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windber El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windber Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windber Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windber Area Ms
How many students attend Windber Area Ms?
Windber Area Ms has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Windber, PA. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windber Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Windber Area Ms is 17.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windber Area Ms?
57.6% of students at Windber Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windber Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Windber Area Ms is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Windber, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windber Area Ms?
Windber Area 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 Windber Area Ms rank among public schools in Windber?
By Resource Investment Index, Windber Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Windber, 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 Windber Area Sd?
Besides Windber Area Ms, Windber Area Sd also operates Windber El Sch (617 students) and Windber Area Hs (337 students). See the Windber Area Sd district page for the complete list.