Enrollment
1,208
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wissahickon Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wissahickon Ms
Wissahickon Ms is a large middle school in Ambler, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,208 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,208 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wissahickon Sd spends $21,711 per pupil, 21% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Wissahickon Sd also operates Wissahickon Shs (1,480 students) and Shady Grove El Sch (698 students) alongside Wissahickon 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 Wissahickon Ms compares
Wissahickon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wissahickon Sd, which includes Wissahickon Ms.
$21,711
Per student
+21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.9%
State 18.0%
Federal 3.1%
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 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
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~1,208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ambler on the city page.
Is Wissahickon Ms a good school?
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. 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 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.
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