- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Springhouse Ms held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 89.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 421851000476 · Allentown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,329 enr · 15.5:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkland Hs (3,279 students)
Springhouse Ms held near 1,379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 89.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Springhouse Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkland Hs
Parkland Hs
3,279 students
- This school
Springhouse Ms
1,329 students
- Orefield Ms 1,034
Orefield Ms
1,034 students
- Parkway Manor 569
Parkway Manor Sch
569 students
- Kernsville Sch 512
Kernsville Sch
512 students
- Kratzer Sch 510
Kratzer Sch
510 students
What this shows Springhouse Ms reports 1,329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springhouse Ms compares
Springhouse Ms 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Parkland Sd reports $18,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,329 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,344 (2022-23) → 1,379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.