Enrollment
743
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · York, PA
York Suburban Ms
Federal NCES profile for York Suburban Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422685004657
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Suburban Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in York · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
York Suburban Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Suburban Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York Suburban Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422685004657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Suburban Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Suburban Ms
York Suburban Ms is a mid-sized middle school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 516 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among York's middle schools, it stands alongside Central York Ms (844 students): York Suburban Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students) and East York El Sch (321 students) alongside York Suburban 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 York Suburban Ms compares
York Suburban 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 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 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, York Suburban Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York Suburban Sd, which includes York Suburban Ms.
$17,469
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 18.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 York Suburban Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Suburban Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East York El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorkshire El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Rock El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Suburban Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in York
2 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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about York Suburban Ms
How many students attend York Suburban Ms?
York Suburban Ms has 743 students enrolled. It is a middle school in York, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Suburban Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at York Suburban Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Suburban Ms?
37.3% of students at York Suburban Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Suburban Ms?
The largest demographic group at York Suburban Ms is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Suburban Ms?
York Suburban Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 York Suburban Ms rank among middle schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Suburban Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in York, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in York on the city page.
Is York Suburban Ms a good school?
York Suburban Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 York Suburban Sd?
Besides York Suburban Ms, York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students), East York El Sch (321 students), and Yorkshire El Sch (317 students). See the York Suburban Sd district page for the complete list.
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