Enrollment
545
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Church, PA
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420255000779
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spring Church · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spring Church, PA.
School address
District: Apollo-Ridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420255000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Church, Pennsylvania, enrolling 545 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 545 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #342.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Apollo-Ridge Sd also operates Apollo-Ridge Hs (327 students) and Apollo-Ridge Ms (264 students) alongside Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch.
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 Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch compares
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$19,489
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 92.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apollo-Ridge Sd, which includes Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch.
$19,489
Per student
+8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 57.4%
Federal 9.6%
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 Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo-Ridge Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apollo-Ridge Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch
How many students attend Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch?
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Church, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch?
100.0% of students at Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Spring Church, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch?
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch rank among public schools in Spring Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spring Church, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spring Church on the city page.
Is Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch a good school?
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Apollo-Ridge Sd?
Besides Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch, Apollo-Ridge Sd also operates Apollo-Ridge Hs (327 students) and Apollo-Ridge Ms (264 students). See the Apollo-Ridge Sd district page for the complete list.
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