Enrollment
574
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, PA
Springfield Literacy Center
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Literacy Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422260007368
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Literacy Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Literacy Center has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Literacy Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Springfield, PA.
School address
District: Springfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422260007368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Literacy Center compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Literacy Center
Springfield Literacy Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Pennsylvania, enrolling 574 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Pennsylvania schools and 24% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #264, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Springfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students): Springfield Literacy Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Springfield Sd also operates Springfield Hs (1,434 students) and Richardson Ms (1,081 students) alongside Springfield Literacy Center.
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 Springfield Literacy Center compares
Springfield Literacy Center on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 86% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$15,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 76.7%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Springfield Literacy Center is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd, which includes Springfield Literacy Center.
$15,865
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 3.4%
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 Springfield Literacy Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scenic Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sabold El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Literacy Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Literacy Center
How many students attend Springfield Literacy Center?
Springfield Literacy Center has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Literacy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Literacy Center is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Literacy Center?
8.1% of students at Springfield Literacy Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Literacy Center?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Literacy Center is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Literacy Center?
Springfield Literacy Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Springfield Literacy Center rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Literacy Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Springfield, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield Literacy Center a good school?
Springfield Literacy Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Springfield Sd?
Besides Springfield Literacy Center, Springfield Sd also operates Springfield Hs (1,434 students), Richardson Ms (1,081 students), and Scenic Hills El Sch (675 students). See the Springfield Sd district page for the complete list.
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