- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newville, PA
Big Spring Hs
Federal NCES profile for Big Spring Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420366001677
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Spring Hs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Newville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Spring Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Newville, PA.
School address
District: Big Spring Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420366001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Big Spring Hs held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 420366001677 · Newville, PA High · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 13.6:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring Ms (550 students)
Big Spring Hs held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Big Spring Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Big Spring Hs
764 students
- Big Spring Ms
Big Spring Ms
550 students
- Newville El Sc
Newville El Sch
351 students
- Oak Flat El Sc
Oak Flat El Sch
348 students
- Mount Rock Ele
Mount Rock Elem Sch
331 students
What this shows Big Spring Hs reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Spring Hs compares
Big Spring Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$18,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Big Spring Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Spring Sd reports $18,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Spring Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Flat El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Rock Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Spring Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Spring Hs
How many students attend Big Spring Hs?
Big Spring Hs has 764 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Spring Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Spring Hs is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Spring Hs?
30.0% of students at Big Spring Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Spring Hs?
The largest demographic group at Big Spring Hs is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Newville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Spring Hs?
Big Spring Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Spring Hs rank among public schools in Newville?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Newville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newville on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Spring Sd?
Besides Big Spring Hs, Big Spring Sd also operates Big Spring Ms (550 students), Newville El Sch (351 students), and Oak Flat El Sch (348 students). See the Big Spring Sd district page for the complete list.