Growing Together

Spring-Ford is growing and so are the needs of the community. Through a long-term Capital Plan, we’re looking closely at our school buildings, programs, and enrollment trends to ensure we have the right spaces and opportunities for every child to succeed.

This is about more than buildings. It’s about creating a seamless, supportive experience from kindergarten to graduation together as a community.

What is a Capital Plan? A capital plan is a long-term financial and facilities roadmap that a school district uses to plan, prioritize, and fund major projects. The purpose of a Capital Plan: 

  • Ensures facilities keep pace with enrollment growth and program needs.
  • Helps the School Board and community see the “big picture” instead of making one-off decisions.
  • Provides a transparent plan for taxpayers, showing how funds will be invested in schools.
  • Guides major budget decisions.

Why does this matter? Schools are at the heart of the community. As Spring-Ford grows and changes, there is a responsibility to ensure:

  • Students have spaces that support learning, creativity, and growth.
  • Families have a smoother journey through the school system with fewer transitions.
  • The community benefits from strong schools that protect property values and attract new families.

A History of Spring-Ford

  • The Spring-Ford Area School District was established in 1955 by merging the Royersford School District with the Spring City School District. The name "Spring-Ford" combines “Spring” from Spring City and “Ford” from Royersford. 

  • In Spring City, the first public school was housed in a meeting-house basement in 1849, followed by a dedicated building. In 1872, Church Street School opened and later expanded to include all grades and high school. Its first commencement took place in 1881 with four graduates. 

  • In 1928, a new high school building was constructed on New Street, serving as a Junior-Senior High School until the 1955 jointure. Then, in 1959, Spring City Elementary School (the current building) opened to replace the old Church Street School. 

  • Today, Spring-Ford serves the Boroughs of Royersford and Spring City, plus Limerick and Upper Providence Townships—spanning both Montgomery and Chester counties. It includes seven elementary schools, several grade centers, and a high school. The district covers roughly 44.4 square miles, and its population grew from about 36,483 in 2000 to nearly 50,990 by 2020. 

  • Addressing capacity and educational programming needs, the district approved (March 2023) and initiated a renovation and 7,000 sq ft addition to Spring City Elementary School. The project includes new dedicated spaces for art, music, learning support, gifted services, and more