- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blairsville, PA
Blairsville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Blairsville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420375000135
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blairsville El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blairsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blairsville El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blairsville El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blairsville, PA.
School address
District: River Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420375000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Blairsville El Sch grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 420375000135 · Blairsville, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley Hs (427 students)
Blairsville El Sch grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Blairsville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley Hs
427 students
- This school
Blairsville El Sch
405 students
- River Valley M
River Valley Ms
332 students
- Saltsburg El S
Saltsburg El Sch
267 students
What this shows Blairsville El Sch reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blairsville El Sch compares
Blairsville 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 | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
405
Bigger than 48% 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
20.2%
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
$22,662
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Blairsville El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Valley Sd reports $22,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blairsville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltsburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blairsville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blairsville El Sch
How many students attend Blairsville El Sch?
Blairsville El Sch has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blairsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blairsville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blairsville 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 Blairsville El Sch?
100.0% of students at Blairsville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blairsville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Blairsville El Sch is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Blairsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blairsville El Sch?
Blairsville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Blairsville El Sch rank among public schools in Blairsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blairsville El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blairsville, 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 River Valley Sd?
Besides Blairsville El Sch, River Valley Sd also operates River Valley Hs (427 students), River Valley Ms (332 students), and Saltsburg El Sch (267 students). See the River Valley Sd district page for the complete list.