- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomsburg, PA
Central Columbia El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Central Columbia El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420537007260
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Columbia El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Bloomsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Columbia El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Columbia El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Bloomsburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Columbia Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420537007260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Central Columbia El Sch held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 420537007260 · Bloomsburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 13.6:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Columbia Shs (601 students)
Central Columbia El Sch held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Columbia El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Columbia El Sch
705 students
- Central Columb
Central Columbia Shs
601 students
- Central Columb
Central Columbia Ms
587 students
What this shows Central Columbia El Sch reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Columbia El Sch compares
Central Columbia 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 | 35.1% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,096
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Central Columbia El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Columbia Sd reports $16,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Columbia El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Columbia Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Columbia Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Columbia El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Columbia Ms
Standard public school
587 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
405 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
250 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Beaver-Main El Sch
Standard public school
95 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Columbia El Sch
How many students attend Central Columbia El Sch?
Central Columbia El Sch has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Columbia El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Columbia 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 Central Columbia El Sch?
35.1% of students at Central Columbia El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Columbia El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Central Columbia El Sch is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Columbia El Sch?
Central Columbia El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Central Columbia El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bloomsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Columbia El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bloomsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Columbia Sd?
Besides Central Columbia El Sch, Central Columbia Sd also operates Central Columbia Shs (601 students) and Central Columbia Ms (587 students). See the Central Columbia Sd district page for the complete list.