- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sabold El Sch held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 422260006518 · Springfield, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Hs (1,434 students)
Sabold El Sch held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sabold El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hs
Springfield Hs
1,434 students
- Richardson Ms
Richardson Ms
1,081 students
- Scenic Hills E
Scenic Hills El Sch
675 students
- This school
Sabold El Sch
641 students
- Springfield Li
Springfield Literacy Center
574 students
What this shows Sabold El Sch reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sabold El Sch compares
Sabold 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,213
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
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.
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
District finance for Springfield Sd reports $15,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,081
- 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.
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 (~641 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.