- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Holly Springs, PA
W.G. Rice El Sch
Federal NCES profile for W.G. Rice El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422205001730
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.G. Rice El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 453
- students enrolled
W.G. Rice El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Middleton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422205001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
W.G. Rice El Sch grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 422205001730 · Mount Holly Springs, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.1:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs Hs (707 students)
W.G. Rice El Sch grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
W.G. Rice El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Hs
707 students
- Yellow Breeche
Yellow Breeches Ms
508 students
- Iron Forge El
Iron Forge El Sch
468 students
- This school
W.G. Rice El Sch
453 students
What this shows W.G. Rice El Sch reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.G. Rice El Sch compares
W.G. Rice El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,770
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, W.G. Rice El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Middleton Sd reports $16,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.G. Rice El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yellow Breeches Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iron Forge El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.G. Rice El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.G. Rice El Sch
How many students attend W.G. Rice El Sch?
W.G. Rice El Sch has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Holly Springs, PA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.G. Rice El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at W.G. Rice El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.G. Rice El Sch?
36.6% of students at W.G. Rice El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.G. Rice El Sch?
The largest demographic group at W.G. Rice El Sch is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Mount Holly Springs, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.G. Rice El Sch?
W.G. Rice El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Middleton Sd?
Besides W.G. Rice El Sch, South Middleton Sd also operates Boiling Springs Hs (707 students), Yellow Breeches Ms (508 students), and Iron Forge El Sch (468 students). See the South Middleton Sd district page for the complete list.