- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Media, PA
Springton Lake Ms
Federal NCES profile for Springton Lake 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 422055006625
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springton Lake Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Media · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Springton Lake Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springton Lake Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Media, PA.
School address
District: Rose Tree Media Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422055006625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Springton Lake Ms held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 422055006625 · Media, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 13.9:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Penncrest Hs (1,255 students)
Springton Lake Ms held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Springton Lake Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penncrest Hs
Penncrest Hs
1,255 students
- This school
Springton Lake Ms
1,012 students
- Glenwood El Sc
Glenwood El Sch
586 students
- Media El Sch 488
Media El Sch
488 students
- Indian Lane El 470
Indian Lane El Sch
470 students
- Rose Tree El S 439
Rose Tree El Sch
439 students
What this shows Springton Lake Ms reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springton Lake Ms compares
Springton Lake 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$22,328
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Springton Lake Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rose Tree Media Sd reports $22,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springton Lake Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penncrest Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Media El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Lane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Tree El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springton Lake Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springton Lake Ms
How many students attend Springton Lake Ms?
Springton Lake Ms has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Media, PA. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springton Lake Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Springton Lake Ms is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springton Lake Ms?
14.4% of students at Springton Lake Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springton Lake Ms?
The largest demographic group at Springton Lake Ms is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Media, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springton Lake Ms?
Springton Lake 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 Springton Lake Ms rank among public schools in Media?
By Resource Investment Index, Springton Lake Ms ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Media, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Media on the city page.
What other schools are in Rose Tree Media Sd?
Besides Springton Lake Ms, Rose Tree Media Sd also operates Penncrest Hs (1,255 students), Glenwood El Sch (586 students), and Media El Sch (488 students). See the Rose Tree Media Sd district page for the complete list.