Enrollment
2,629
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Royersford, PA
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422256003367
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Royersford · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Royersford, PA.
School address
District: Spring-Ford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422256003367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
181.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr is a lower-poverty, large high school in Royersford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,629 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,629 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (1,307 students) and Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr (672 students) alongside Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 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 Shs 9-12 Ctr compares
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,629 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,629
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 67.9%
Asian 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.4%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring-Ford Area Sd, which includes Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 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 Shs 9-12 Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | Smaller | 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 Shs 9-12 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
- 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 high 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 (~2,629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
How many students attend Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr?
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr has 2,629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Royersford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr?
17.0% of students at Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Royersford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr?
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr rank among public schools in Royersford?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr ranks #8 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 Shs 9-12 Ctr a good school?
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr earns 61/100 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 Shs 9-12 Ctr, Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (1,307 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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