Enrollment
1,307
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royersford, PA
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Federal NCES profile for Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422256003365
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Royersford · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, PA.
School address
District: Spring-Ford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422256003365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Royersford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,307 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,307 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Royersford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Upper Providence El Sch (435 students): Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 11.8:1).
Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students) and Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr (672 students) alongside Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th.
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 Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th compares
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,307 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,307
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,403
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 62.1%
Asian 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring-Ford Area Sd, which includes Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th.
$19,403
Per student
+8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 20.3%
Federal 4.7%
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 Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaks El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,629
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Royersford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Upper Providence El Sch
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Royersford El Sch
Standard public school
398 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Brooke El Sch
Standard public school
379 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Limerick El Sch
Standard public school
257 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
How many students attend Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th?
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th has 1,307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royersford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th?
18.3% of students at Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th?
The largest demographic group at Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Royersford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th?
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th rank among elementary schools in Royersford?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, 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 Royersford on the city page.
Is Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th a good school?
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Besides Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th, Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students), Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr (672 students), and Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr (666 students). See the Spring-Ford Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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