- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ambler, PA
Wissahickon Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wissahickon Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420240003245
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wissahickon Ms earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ambler · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wissahickon Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wissahickon Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ambler, PA.
School address
District: Wissahickon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420240003245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Wissahickon Ms held near 1,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 85.3 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 420240003245 · Ambler, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,208 enr · 14.2:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wissahickon Shs (1,480 students)
Wissahickon Ms held near 1,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 85.3 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wissahickon Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wissahickon Sh
Wissahickon Shs
1,480 students
- This school
Wissahickon Ms
1,208 students
- Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El Sch
698 students
- Stony Creek El
Stony Creek El Sch
643 students
- Lower Gwynedd
Lower Gwynedd El Sch
630 students
- Blue Bell El S 522
Blue Bell El Sch
522 students
What this shows Wissahickon Ms reports 1,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wissahickon Ms compares
Wissahickon 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,519
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Asian 18.4%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Wissahickon Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wissahickon Sd reports $21,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wissahickon Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wissahickon Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Creek El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Gwynedd El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Bell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wissahickon Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wissahickon Ms
How many students attend Wissahickon Ms?
Wissahickon Ms has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ambler, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,127 (2022-23) → 1,152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wissahickon Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wissahickon Ms is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wissahickon Ms?
20.4% of students at Wissahickon Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wissahickon Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wissahickon Ms is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Ambler, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wissahickon Ms?
Wissahickon Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Wissahickon Ms rank among public schools in Ambler?
By Resource Investment Index, Wissahickon Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ambler, 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 Wissahickon Sd?
Besides Wissahickon Ms, Wissahickon Sd also operates Wissahickon Shs (1,480 students), Shady Grove El Sch (698 students), and Stony Creek El Sch (643 students). See the Wissahickon Sd district page for the complete list.