- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomsburg, PA
Beaver-Main El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Beaver-Main El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420384001610
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver-Main El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Bloomsburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver-Main El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver-Main El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bloomsburg, PA.
School address
District: Bloomsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420384001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Beaver-Main El Sch shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 420384001610 · Bloomsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 11.9:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial El Sch (405 students)
Beaver-Main El Sch shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Beaver-Main El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial El Sc
Memorial El Sch
405 students
- Bloomsburg Are
Bloomsburg Area Ms
380 students
- Bloomsburg Are
Bloomsburg Area Hs
362 students
- W W Evans Memo
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
250 students
- This school 95
Beaver-Main El Sch
95 students
What this shows Beaver-Main El Sch reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaver-Main El Sch compares
Beaver-Main El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,503
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Beaver-Main El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomsburg Area Sd reports $16,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaver-Main El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomsburg Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomsburg Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W W Evans Memorial El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver-Main El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Columbia El Sch
Standard public school
705 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Central Columbia Ms
Standard public school
587 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
405 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
250 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaver-Main El Sch
How many students attend Beaver-Main El Sch?
Beaver-Main El Sch has 95 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver-Main El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver-Main El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver-Main El Sch?
38.4% of students at Beaver-Main El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver-Main El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Beaver-Main El Sch is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver-Main El Sch?
Beaver-Main El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
How does Beaver-Main El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bloomsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver-Main El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bloomsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomsburg Area Sd?
Besides Beaver-Main El Sch, Bloomsburg Area Sd also operates Memorial El Sch (405 students), Bloomsburg Area Ms (380 students), and Bloomsburg Area Hs (362 students). See the Bloomsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.