How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blue Ball El Sch | Garden Spot MS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Earl, PA | New Holland, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 374 | 404 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 43.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blue Ball El Sch | Garden Spot MS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,034 | $23,034 |
| District | Eastern Lancaster County SD | Eastern Lancaster County SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blue Ball El Sch | Garden Spot MS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 77.0% |
| African American | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blue Ball El Sch | Garden Spot MS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 374:1 | 202:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 53 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.