At a glance
Reported students
827
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
750
Elizabethtown Area MS: 827 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 891
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Elizabethtown Area MS
Elizabethtown Area MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elizabethtown. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elizabethtown Area SD. NCES reports 827 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elizabethtown Area MS
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.5%
- Hispanic7%
- Black3.1%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elizabethtown Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bear Creek School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
750 reported students
East High Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
466 reported students
Elizabethtown Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
1,263 reported students
Bainbridge El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
219 reported students
Public schools near Elizabethtown Area MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal JHS Middle · Donegal SD | 07–08 | 419 | 6 mi |
| Northeastern MS Middle · Northeastern York SD | 07–08 | 595 | 8.8 mi |
| Spring Forge Intrd Sch Middle · Northeastern York SD | 04–06 | 477 | 8.9 mi |
| Middletown Area MS Middle · Middletown Area SD | 06–08 | 534 | 8.9 mi |
| Hershey MS Middle · Derry Township SD | 06–08 | 742 | 8.9 mi |
| Lower Dauphin MS Middle · Lower Dauphin SD | 06–08 | 781 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown Area MS
What grades does Elizabethtown Area MS serve?
Elizabethtown Area MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elizabethtown Area SD.
How many students attend Elizabethtown Area MS?
Elizabethtown Area MS reported 827 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 891 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Area MS?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 827 students and 61.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elizabethtown Area MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elizabethtown Area MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabethtown Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Elizabethtown Area MS in?
Elizabethtown Area MS is part of Elizabethtown Area SD, based in Elizabethtown, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elizabethtown Area MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Donegal JHS (6 mi), Northeastern MS (8.8 mi), Spring Forge Intrd Sch (8.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.