At a glance
Reported students
1,040
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533
E N Peirce MS: 1,040 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 1,038
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about E N Peirce MS
E N Peirce MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in West Chester. It is one of 17 current school records connected to West Chester Area SD. NCES reports 1,040 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (71.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 E N Peirce MS
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.4 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 3.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White71.2%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black2.9%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
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 West Chester Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J R Fugett MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
930 reported students
Stetson MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
808 reported students
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,159 reported students
West Chester East HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,216 reported students
West Chester Henderson HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,444 reported students
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
576 reported students
Public schools near E N Peirce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J R Fugett MS Middle · West Chester Area SD | 06–08 | 930 | 3.2 mi |
| Lionville MS Middle · Downingtown Area SD | 07–08 | 1,045 | 4.1 mi |
| Great Valley 5/6 Center Middle · Great Valley SD | 05–06 | 756 | 4.7 mi |
| Stetson MS Middle · West Chester Area SD | 06–08 | 808 | 5 mi |
| Downingtown MS Middle · Downingtown Area SD | 07–08 | 1,074 | 5.2 mi |
| Great Valley MS Middle · Great Valley SD | 07–08 | 754 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about E N Peirce MS
What grades does E N Peirce MS serve?
E N Peirce MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in West Chester Area SD.
How many students attend E N Peirce MS?
E N Peirce MS reported 1,040 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,038 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at E N Peirce MS?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 1,040 students and 88.4 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 E N Peirce MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
E N Peirce MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Chester Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is E N Peirce MS in?
E N Peirce MS is part of West Chester Area SD, based in Exton, PA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near E N Peirce MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J R Fugett MS (3.2 mi), Lionville MS (4.1 mi), Great Valley 5/6 Center (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.