- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Darlington, PA
Big Beaver El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Big Beaver El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420363000650
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Beaver El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 301
- students enrolled
Big Beaver El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Big Beaver Falls Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420363000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Big Beaver El Sch grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 420363000650 · Darlington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Falls Area Shs (486 students)
Big Beaver El Sch grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Big Beaver El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Falls A
Beaver Falls Area Shs
486 students
- Central El Sch
Central El Sch
466 students
- Beaver Falls M
Beaver Falls Ms
360 students
- This school
Big Beaver El Sch
301 students
What this shows Big Beaver El Sch reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Beaver El Sch compares
Big Beaver El Sch is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$16,241
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Two or More 16.6%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Big Beaver El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Beaver Falls Area Sd reports $16,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Beaver El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Falls Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Beaver El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Beaver El Sch
How many students attend Big Beaver El Sch?
Big Beaver El Sch has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Darlington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Beaver El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Beaver El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Big Beaver El Sch?
100.0% of students at Big Beaver El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Beaver El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Big Beaver El Sch is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Darlington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Beaver El Sch?
Big Beaver El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
Besides Big Beaver El Sch, Big Beaver Falls Area Sd also operates Beaver Falls Area Shs (486 students), Central El Sch (466 students), and Beaver Falls Ms (360 students). See the Big Beaver Falls Area Sd district page for the complete list.