Enrollment
1,270
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Spruance Gilbert Sch
Federal NCES profile for Spruance Gilbert Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899003774
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spruance Gilbert Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #72 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spruance Gilbert Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spruance Gilbert Sch ranks #72 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spruance Gilbert Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spruance Gilbert Sch
Spruance Gilbert Sch is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,270 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,270 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 635 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Philadelphia's public schools, it stands alongside Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs (2,572 students): Spruance Gilbert Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 15.5:1).
Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students) and Lincoln Hs (2,472 students) alongside Spruance Gilbert Sch.
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 Spruance Gilbert Sch compares
Spruance Gilbert Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,892
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
African American 29.7%
Asian 10.9%
White 10.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Spruance Gilbert Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philadelphia City Sd, which includes Spruance Gilbert Sch.
$17,892
Per student
0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 23.3%
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 Spruance Gilbert Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spruance Gilbert Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs
Standard public school
2,572 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Ii
Standard public school
1,875 students 16:1 students per teacher
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
Standard public school
1,831 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Academy Cs
Standard public school
1,637 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Anne Sch
Standard public school
1,622 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
New Foundations Cs
Standard public school
1,529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spruance Gilbert Sch
How many students attend Spruance Gilbert Sch?
Spruance Gilbert Sch has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruance Gilbert Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruance Gilbert Sch is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spruance Gilbert Sch?
100.0% of students at Spruance Gilbert Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spruance Gilbert Sch?
The largest demographic group at Spruance Gilbert Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spruance Gilbert Sch?
Spruance Gilbert Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Spruance Gilbert Sch rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Spruance Gilbert Sch ranks #72 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Spruance Gilbert Sch a good school?
Spruance Gilbert Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Spruance Gilbert Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.
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