Enrollment
641
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, PA
Sabold El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sabold El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422260006518
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabold El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabold El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabold El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Springfield, PA.
School address
District: Springfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422260006518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sabold El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sabold El Sch
Sabold El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Pennsylvania, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 596 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #455, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 641 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Springfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students): Sabold El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Springfield Sd also operates Springfield Hs (1,434 students) and Richardson Ms (1,081 students) alongside Sabold El Sch.
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 Sabold El Sch compares
Sabold El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.9%
African American 9.4%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Sabold El Sch 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 Sabold El Sch.
$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 Sabold El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scenic Hills El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Literacy Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabold El Sch'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
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sabold El Sch
How many students attend Sabold El Sch?
Sabold El Sch has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabold El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabold El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sabold El Sch?
26.2% of students at Sabold El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabold El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sabold El Sch is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabold El Sch?
Sabold El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sabold El Sch rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabold El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Sabold El Sch a good school?
Sabold El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Sabold El Sch, Springfield Sd also operates Springfield Hs (1,434 students), Richardson Ms (1,081 students), and Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students). See the Springfield Sd district page for the complete list.
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