- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blain, PA
Blain El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Blain El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422574006344
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blain El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
Blain El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Perry Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422574006344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Blain El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 422574006344 · Blain, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 13.6:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: West Perry Shs (645 students)
Blain El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Blain El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Perry Shs
West Perry Shs
645 students
- West Perry Ms
West Perry Ms
499 students
- New Bloomfield
New Bloomfield El Sch
391 students
- Carroll El Sch
Carroll El Sch
344 students
- This school
Blain El Sch
258 students
What this shows Blain El Sch reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blain El Sch compares
Blain El Sch 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 | 56.3% | ▼ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 84% | - | - |
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.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.6:1
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
14.0%
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
$16,247
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Blain El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Perry Sd reports $16,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blain El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Perry Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Perry Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Bloomfield El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blain El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blain El Sch
How many students attend Blain El Sch?
Blain El Sch has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blain, PA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blain El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blain El Sch 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 Blain El Sch?
56.3% of students at Blain El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blain El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Blain El Sch is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Blain, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blain El Sch?
Blain El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 West Perry Sd?
Besides Blain El Sch, West Perry Sd also operates West Perry Shs (645 students), West Perry Ms (499 students), and New Bloomfield El Sch (391 students). See the West Perry Sd district page for the complete list.