- Enrollment
- 2,629
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 422256000836 · Royersford, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 13.2:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students)
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring-Ford Sh
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
2,629 students
- Spring-Ford In
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
1,307 students
- This school 672
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
672 students
- Spring-Ford Ms 666
Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr
666 students
- Oaks El Sch 591
Oaks El Sch
591 students
- Evans El Sch 546
Evans El Sch
546 students
What this shows Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr compares
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Spring-Ford Area Sd reports $20,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.