- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Grove, PA
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422259004622
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Spring Grove · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Spring Grove, PA.
School address
District: Spring Grove Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422259004622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 422259004622 · Spring Grove, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 16:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Grove Area Hs (1,163 students)
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Grove A
Spring Grove Area Hs
1,163 students
- Spring Grove E
Spring Grove El Sch
724 students
- Spring Grove A
Spring Grove Area Ms
650 students
- This school
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch
608 students
- New Salem El S 403
New Salem El Sch
403 students
- Paradise El Sc 306
Paradise El Sch
306 students
What this shows Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch compares
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% 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
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Grove Area Sd reports $17,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Salem El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paradise El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Spring Grove
1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?
36.6% of students at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Spring Grove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch?
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Grove Area Intrmd Sch rank among public schools in Spring Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Spring Grove, 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 Spring Grove Area Sd?
Besides Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch, Spring Grove Area Sd also operates Spring Grove Area Hs (1,163 students), Spring Grove El Sch (724 students), and Spring Grove Area Ms (650 students). See the Spring Grove Area Sd district page for the complete list.