- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, PA
Richardson Ms
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422260001949
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson Ms has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Springfield, PA.
School address
District: Springfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422260001949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Richardson Ms held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.2 → 73.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 422260001949 · Springfield, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 15.2:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Hs (1,434 students)
Richardson Ms held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.2 → 73.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Richardson Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hs
Springfield Hs
1,434 students
- This school
Richardson Ms
1,081 students
- Scenic Hills E
Scenic Hills El Sch
675 students
- Sabold El Sch
Sabold El Sch
641 students
- Springfield Li
Springfield Literacy Center
574 students
What this shows Richardson Ms reports 1,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson Ms compares
Richardson 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,213
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 9.5%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Richardson Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield Sd reports $15,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scenic Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sabold El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Literacy Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Ms
How many students attend Richardson Ms?
Richardson Ms has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Ms is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson Ms?
22.4% of students at Richardson Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Ms?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Ms is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Ms?
Richardson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Richardson Ms rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd?
Besides Richardson Ms, Springfield Sd also operates Springfield Hs (1,434 students), Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students), and Sabold El Sch (641 students). See the Springfield Sd district page for the complete list.