Enrollment
1,329
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allentown, PA
Springhouse Ms
Federal NCES profile for Springhouse Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421851000476
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springhouse Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Springhouse Ms has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springhouse Ms ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Parkland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421851000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springhouse Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springhouse Ms
Springhouse Ms is a large middle school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,329 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,329 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Allentown's middle schools, it stands alongside South Mountain Ms (972 students): Springhouse Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 13.7:1).
Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students) and Orefield Ms (1,034 students) alongside Springhouse Ms.
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 Springhouse Ms compares
Springhouse Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,329 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,329
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 53.2%
Asian 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Springhouse Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkland Sd, which includes Springhouse Ms.
$17,820
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 Springhouse Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orefield Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Manor Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kernsville Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kratzer Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springhouse Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Allentown
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Mountain Ms
Standard public school
972 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Francis D Raub Ms
Standard public school
876 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Trexler Ms
Standard public school
771 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Harrison-Morton Ms
Standard public school
704 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~1,329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springhouse Ms
How many students attend Springhouse Ms?
Springhouse Ms has 1,329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allentown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhouse Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Springhouse Ms is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springhouse Ms?
27.6% of students at Springhouse Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springhouse Ms?
The largest demographic group at Springhouse Ms is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springhouse Ms?
Springhouse Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Springhouse Ms rank among middle schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Springhouse Ms ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Allentown on the city page.
Is Springhouse Ms a good school?
Springhouse Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Parkland Sd?
Besides Springhouse Ms, Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students), Orefield Ms (1,034 students), and Parkway Manor Sch (569 students). See the Parkland Sd district page for the complete list.
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