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Spring-Ford Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
11
Schools
7,920
Students
$22,390
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
19.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spring-Ford Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 7,920 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,390 is above average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brooke El SchKG–04393
Evans El SchPK–04559
Limerick El SchKG–04260
Oaks El SchKG–04562
Royersford El SchKG–04378
Spring City El SchKG–04157
Upper Providence El SchKG–04447
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th05–061,278
Spring-Ford MS 7th Grade Ctr07–07615
Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr08–08640
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spring-Ford SHS 9-12 Ctr09–122,631
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,390+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
75%
State
20.3%
Local (property tax)
75.0%
Federal
4.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
7,920
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,390 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spring-Ford Area SD?
Spring-Ford Area SD has 11 public schools, serving a total of 7,920 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spring-Ford Area SD?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spring-Ford Area SD spend per student?
Spring-Ford Area SD spends $22,390 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spring-Ford Area SD?
19% of students in Spring-Ford Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spring-Ford Area SD?
No, Spring-Ford Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spring-Ford Area SD serve?
Spring-Ford Area SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spring-Ford Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spring-Ford Area SD is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.