- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, PA
Spring Forge Intrd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Spring Forge Intrd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421752000525
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Forge Intrd Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Forge Intrd Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Forge Intrd Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Manchester, PA.
School address
District: Northeastern York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421752000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Spring Forge Intrd Sch grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 421752000525 · Manchester, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 15.9:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern Shs (1,189 students)
Spring Forge Intrd Sch grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Spring Forge Intrd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern S
Northeastern Shs
1,189 students
- Northeastern M
Northeastern Ms
595 students
- Shallow Brook
Shallow Brook Inter Sch
507 students
- This school
Spring Forge Intrd Sch
477 students
- Orendorf El Sc 350
Orendorf El Sch
350 students
- Conewago El Sc 343
Conewago El Sch
343 students
What this shows Spring Forge Intrd Sch reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Forge Intrd Sch compares
Spring Forge Intrd Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,368
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Spring Forge Intrd Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northeastern York Sd reports $16,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Forge Intrd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shallow Brook Inter Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orendorf El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conewago El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Forge Intrd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Forge Intrd Sch
How many students attend Spring Forge Intrd Sch?
Spring Forge Intrd Sch has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Forge Intrd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Forge Intrd Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Forge Intrd Sch?
40.6% of students at Spring Forge Intrd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Forge Intrd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Spring Forge Intrd Sch is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Manchester, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Forge Intrd Sch?
Spring Forge Intrd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Forge Intrd Sch rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Forge Intrd Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Manchester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northeastern York Sd?
Besides Spring Forge Intrd Sch, Northeastern York Sd also operates Northeastern Shs (1,189 students), Northeastern Ms (595 students), and Shallow Brook Inter Sch (507 students). See the Northeastern York Sd district page for the complete list.