Enrollment
264
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apollo-Ridge Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apollo-Ridge Ms
Apollo-Ridge Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Spring Church, Pennsylvania, enrolling 264 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Apollo-Ridge Sd also operates Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch (545 students) and Apollo-Ridge Hs (327 students) alongside Apollo-Ridge Ms.
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 Ms compares
Apollo-Ridge Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (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
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
$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 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.
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 92.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apollo-Ridge Sd, which includes Apollo-Ridge Ms.
$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 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Spring Church on the city page.
Is Apollo-Ridge Ms a good school?
Apollo-Ridge Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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