- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomsburg, PA
Bloomsburg Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bloomsburg Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420384001611
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomsburg Area Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Bloomsburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomsburg Area Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomsburg Area Ms ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Bloomsburg, PA.
School address
District: Bloomsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420384001611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bloomsburg Area Ms held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 420384001611 · Bloomsburg, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 14.6:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial El Sch (405 students)
Bloomsburg Area Ms held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bloomsburg Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial El Sc
Memorial El Sch
405 students
- This school
Bloomsburg Area Ms
380 students
- Bloomsburg Are
Bloomsburg Area Hs
362 students
- W W Evans Memo
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
250 students
- Beaver-Main El 95
Beaver-Main El Sch
95 students
What this shows Bloomsburg Area Ms reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomsburg Area Ms compares
Bloomsburg Area Ms 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$16,503
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Bloomsburg Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomsburg Area Sd reports $16,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomsburg Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomsburg Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W W Evans Memorial El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver-Main El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomsburg Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomsburg Area Ms
How many students attend Bloomsburg Area Ms?
Bloomsburg Area Ms has 380 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomsburg Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomsburg Area Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloomsburg Area Ms?
43.8% of students at Bloomsburg Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomsburg Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bloomsburg Area Ms is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomsburg Area Ms?
Bloomsburg Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Bloomsburg Area Ms rank among public schools in Bloomsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomsburg Area Ms ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Bloomsburg, 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 Bloomsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomsburg Area Sd?
Besides Bloomsburg Area Ms, Bloomsburg Area Sd also operates Memorial El Sch (405 students), Bloomsburg Area Hs (362 students), and W W Evans Memorial El Sch (250 students). See the Bloomsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.