- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biglerville, PA
Biglerville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Biglerville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422430006031
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biglerville El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Biglerville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Biglerville El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biglerville El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Biglerville, PA.
School address
District: Upper Adams Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422430006031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Biglerville El Sch grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 32.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 422430006031 · Biglerville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 13.2:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Biglerville Hs (535 students)
Biglerville El Sch grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 32.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Biglerville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biglerville Hs
Biglerville Hs
535 students
- This school
Biglerville El Sch
421 students
- Upper Adams In
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
361 students
- Upper Adams Ms
Upper Adams Ms
242 students
What this shows Biglerville El Sch reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biglerville El Sch compares
Biglerville 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Biglerville El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Upper Adams Sd reports $16,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biglerville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biglerville Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Adams Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biglerville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biglerville El Sch
How many students attend Biglerville El Sch?
Biglerville El Sch has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biglerville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biglerville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Biglerville El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Biglerville El Sch?
46.4% of students at Biglerville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biglerville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Biglerville El Sch is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Biglerville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biglerville El Sch?
Biglerville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Biglerville El Sch rank among public schools in Biglerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Biglerville El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Biglerville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Upper Adams Sd?
Besides Biglerville El Sch, Upper Adams Sd also operates Biglerville Hs (535 students), Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch (361 students), and Upper Adams Ms (242 students). See the Upper Adams Sd district page for the complete list.