- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Milford, PA
Blue Ridge El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420390006891
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge El Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Milford, PA.
School address
District: Blue Ridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420390006891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Blue Ridge El Sch held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420390006891 · New Milford, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge Hs (297 students)
Blue Ridge El Sch held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blue Ridge El Sch
496 students
- Blue Ridge Hs
Blue Ridge Hs
297 students
- Blue Ridge Ms
Blue Ridge Ms
225 students
What this shows Blue Ridge El Sch reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge El Sch compares
Blue Ridge 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$20,005
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Blue Ridge El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Ridge Sd reports $20,005 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge El Sch
How many students attend Blue Ridge El Sch?
Blue Ridge El Sch has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Milford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge El Sch is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Blue Ridge El Sch?
100.0% of students at Blue Ridge El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge El Sch is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in New Milford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge El Sch?
Blue Ridge El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Blue Ridge El Sch rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Milford, 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 Blue Ridge Sd?
Besides Blue Ridge El Sch, Blue Ridge Sd also operates Blue Ridge Hs (297 students) and Blue Ridge Ms (225 students). See the Blue Ridge Sd district page for the complete list.