Enrollment
1,081
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richardson Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richardson Ms
Richardson Ms is a large middle school in Springfield, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,081 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,081 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Springfield Sd also operates Springfield Hs (1,434 students) and Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students) alongside Richardson 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 Richardson Ms compares
Richardson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd, which includes Richardson Ms.
$15,865
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 3.4%
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 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
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~1,081 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richardson Ms a good school?
Richardson Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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