- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, PA
Scenic Hills El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Scenic Hills El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422260006519
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scenic Hills El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scenic Hills El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Hills El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Springfield, PA.
School address
District: Springfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422260006519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Scenic Hills El Sch held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 422260006519 · Springfield, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 15.3:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Hs (1,434 students)
Scenic Hills El Sch held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Scenic Hills 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
- This school
Scenic Hills El Sch
675 students
- Sabold El Sch
Sabold El Sch
641 students
- Springfield Li
Springfield Literacy Center
574 students
What this shows Scenic Hills El Sch reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scenic Hills El Sch compares
Scenic Hills 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 76% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 675 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Scenic Hills El Sch is less 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 Scenic Hills 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 |
| Sabold El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Literacy Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scenic Hills 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scenic Hills El Sch
How many students attend Scenic Hills El Sch?
Scenic Hills El Sch has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, PA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Hills El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Scenic Hills El Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% 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 Scenic Hills El Sch?
14.0% of students at Scenic Hills El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scenic Hills El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Scenic Hills El Sch is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scenic Hills El Sch?
Scenic Hills El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Scenic Hills El Sch rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Hills El Sch ranks #1 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 Scenic Hills El Sch, Springfield Sd also operates Springfield Hs (1,434 students), Richardson Ms (1,081 students), and Sabold El Sch (641 students). See the Springfield Sd district page for the complete list.