At a glance
Reported students
865
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
583
Pennfield MS: 865 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
12:1 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
- 920
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Pennfield MS
Pennfield MS is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in Hatfield. It is one of 17 current school records connected to North Penn SD. NCES reports 865 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, 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 (49.4%) and Asian (21%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. 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 Pennfield MS
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.34 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.34
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.4%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black9.7%
- Asian21%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.3%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 North Penn SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pennbrook MS
Middle · Grades 07–09
767 reported students
Penndale MS
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,171 reported students
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
663 reported students
Knapp El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
633 reported students
Montgomery El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
611 reported students
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
610 reported students
Public schools near Pennfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penndale MS Middle · North Penn SD | 07–09 | 1,171 | 3.1 mi |
| Indian Crest MS Middle · Souderton Area SD | 06–08 | 607 | 3.3 mi |
| Indian Valley MS Middle · Souderton Area SD | 06–08 | 731 | 3.7 mi |
| Pennbrook MS Middle · North Penn SD | 07–09 | 767 | 4.2 mi |
| Pennridge Central MS Middle · Pennridge SD | 06–08 | 456 | 5.5 mi |
| Unami MS Middle · Central Bucks SD | 07–09 | 784 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pennfield MS
What grades does Pennfield MS serve?
Pennfield MS reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in North Penn SD.
How many students attend Pennfield MS?
Pennfield MS reported 865 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 920 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pennfield MS?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 865 students and 71.83 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 Pennfield MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pennfield MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Penn SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pennfield MS in?
Pennfield MS is part of North Penn SD, based in Lansdale, PA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pennfield MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Penndale MS (3.1 mi), Indian Crest MS (3.3 mi), Indian Valley MS (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.