Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Ridge Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1412 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1412 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyomissing Hills El Center, Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring Ridge Elementary School?
559 students attend Spring Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Spring Ridge Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Ridge Elementary School?
Spring Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Spring Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Ridge Elementary School part of?
Spring Ridge Elementary School is part of Wilson School District.
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