- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Church, PA
Apollo-Ridge Ms
Federal NCES profile for Apollo-Ridge Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420255006570
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo-Ridge Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Spring Church · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo-Ridge Ms has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo-Ridge Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spring Church, PA.
School address
District: Apollo-Ridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420255006570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Apollo-Ridge Ms held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 420255006570 · Spring Church, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch (545 students)
Apollo-Ridge Ms held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Apollo-Ridge Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apollo-Ridge E
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch
545 students
- Apollo-Ridge H
Apollo-Ridge Hs
327 students
- This school
Apollo-Ridge Ms
264 students
What this shows Apollo-Ridge Ms reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo-Ridge Ms compares
Apollo-Ridge Ms 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Apollo-Ridge Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apollo-Ridge Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo-Ridge Ms'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apollo-Ridge Ms
How many students attend Apollo-Ridge Ms?
Apollo-Ridge Ms has 264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Church, PA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo-Ridge Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo-Ridge Ms is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apollo-Ridge Ms?
100.0% of students at Apollo-Ridge Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo-Ridge Ms?
The largest demographic group at Apollo-Ridge Ms is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Spring Church, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo-Ridge Ms?
Apollo-Ridge Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Spring Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo-Ridge Ms ranks #2 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 Ms, Apollo-Ridge Sd also operates Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch (545 students) and Apollo-Ridge Hs (327 students). See the Apollo-Ridge Sd district page for the complete list.