- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Springfield Literacy Center held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 422260007368 · Springfield, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 16.9:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Hs (1,434 students)
Springfield Literacy Center held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Springfield Literacy Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hs
Springfield Hs
1,434 students
- Richardson Ms
Richardson Ms
1,081 students
- Scenic Hills E
Scenic Hills El Sch
675 students
- Sabold El Sch
Sabold El Sch
641 students
- This school
Springfield Literacy Center
574 students
What this shows Springfield Literacy Center reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Literacy Center compares
Springfield Literacy Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,213
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Springfield Sd reports $15,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,081
- 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.
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 (~574 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.