Enrollment
672
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Royersford, PA
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422256000836
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Royersford · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Royersford, PA.
School address
District: Spring-Ford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422256000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Royersford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 672 students.
At 13.2:1, 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, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Royersford's middle schools, it stands alongside Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr (666 students): Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students) and Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (1,307 students) alongside Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr.
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 Ms 8th Grade Ctr compares
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 63.4%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr 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 Ms 8th Grade Ctr.
$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 Ms 8th Grade Ctr 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 Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr'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
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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 middle schools in Royersford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
How many students attend Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr?
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr has 672 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Royersford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr?
18.9% of students at Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Royersford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr?
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Ms 8th Grade Ctr rank among public schools in Royersford?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr ranks #6 of 8 public 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 public schools in Royersford on the city page.
Is Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr a good school?
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Ms 8th Grade Ctr, Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students), Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (1,307 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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