- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boiling Springs, PA
Iron Forge El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Iron Forge El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422205007629
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iron Forge El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Boiling Springs · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Iron Forge El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iron Forge El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boiling Springs, PA.
School address
District: South Middleton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422205007629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Iron Forge El Sch held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422205007629 · Boiling Springs, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs Hs (707 students)
Iron Forge El Sch held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Iron Forge El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Hs
707 students
- Yellow Breeche
Yellow Breeches Ms
508 students
- This school
Iron Forge El Sch
468 students
- W.G. Rice El S
W.G. Rice El Sch
453 students
What this shows Iron Forge El Sch reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iron Forge El Sch compares
Iron Forge El 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Iron Forge El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Middleton Sd reports $16,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iron Forge El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yellow Breeches Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.G. Rice El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iron Forge El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Boiling Springs
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iron Forge El Sch
How many students attend Iron Forge El Sch?
Iron Forge El Sch has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boiling Springs, PA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iron Forge El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Iron Forge El Sch is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iron Forge El Sch?
32.9% of students at Iron Forge El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iron Forge El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Iron Forge El Sch is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Boiling Springs, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iron Forge El Sch?
Iron Forge El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Iron Forge El Sch rank among public schools in Boiling Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Iron Forge El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boiling Springs, 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 South Middleton Sd?
Besides Iron Forge El Sch, South Middleton Sd also operates Boiling Springs Hs (707 students), Yellow Breeches Ms (508 students), and W.G. Rice El Sch (453 students). See the South Middleton Sd district page for the complete list.