- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 420255000779 · Spring Church, PA Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Apollo-Ridge Hs (327 students)
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch
545 students
- Apollo-Ridge H
Apollo-Ridge Hs
327 students
- Apollo-Ridge M
Apollo-Ridge Ms
264 students
What this shows Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch compares
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,039
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Apollo-Ridge Sd reports $20,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.