- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingston, PA
Wyoming Valley West Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wyoming Valley West Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422595006986
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyoming Valley West Ms earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyoming Valley West Ms has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyoming Valley West Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingston, PA.
School address
District: Wyoming Valley West Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422595006986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Wyoming Valley West Ms held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.5 → 74.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 422595006986 · Kingston, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,139 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: State El Ctr (1,376 students)
Wyoming Valley West Ms held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.5 → 74.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wyoming Valley West Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- State El Ctr
State El Ctr
1,376 students
- Wyoming Valley
Wyoming Valley West Shs
1,362 students
- This school
Wyoming Valley West Ms
1,139 students
- Dana El Ctr
Dana El Ctr
626 students
- Chester Street 294
Chester Street El Sch
294 students
- Third Avenue E 97
Third Avenue El Sch
97 students
What this shows Wyoming Valley West Ms reports 1,139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wyoming Valley West Ms compares
Wyoming Valley West 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,139
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$14,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Wyoming Valley West Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wyoming Valley West Sd reports $14,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wyoming Valley West Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State El Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Valley West Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana El Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Third Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyoming Valley West Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wyoming Valley West Ms
How many students attend Wyoming Valley West Ms?
Wyoming Valley West Ms has 1,139 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingston, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,191 (2022-23) → 1,141 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Valley West Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Valley West Ms is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wyoming Valley West Ms?
100.0% of students at Wyoming Valley West Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyoming Valley West Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wyoming Valley West Ms is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Kingston, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyoming Valley West Ms?
Wyoming Valley West Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Wyoming Valley West Ms rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyoming Valley West Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingston, 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 Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Besides Wyoming Valley West Ms, Wyoming Valley West Sd also operates State El Ctr (1,376 students), Wyoming Valley West Shs (1,362 students), and Dana El Ctr (626 students). See the Wyoming Valley West Sd district page for the complete list.