Enrollment
453
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W.G. Rice El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at W.G. Rice El Sch
W.G. Rice El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 678 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #335.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
South Middleton Sd also operates Boiling Springs Hs (707 students) and Yellow Breeches Ms (508 students) alongside W.G. Rice El 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 W.G. Rice El Sch compares
W.G. Rice El 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Middleton Sd, which includes W.G. Rice El Sch.
$16,363
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.2%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is W.G. Rice El Sch a good school?
W.G. Rice El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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