Enrollment
506
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradford, PA
George Blaisdell El Sch
Federal NCES profile for George Blaisdell El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420402007037
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Blaisdell El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bradford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George Blaisdell El Sch has class sizes smaller than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Blaisdell El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bradford, PA.
School address
District: Bradford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420402007037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Blaisdell El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Blaisdell El Sch
George Blaisdell El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bradford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 506 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, George Blaisdell El Sch is leaner than roughly 91% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 531 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bradford Area Sd also operates Bradford Area Hs (702 students) and School Street El Sch (514 students) alongside George Blaisdell El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Blaisdell El Sch compares
George Blaisdell El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$16,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, George Blaisdell El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bradford Area Sd, which includes George Blaisdell El Sch.
$16,242
Per student
-10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 21.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Blaisdell El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School Street El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd C Fretz Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Blaisdell El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Blaisdell El Sch
How many students attend George Blaisdell El Sch?
George Blaisdell El Sch has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Blaisdell El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George Blaisdell El Sch is 10.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 George Blaisdell El Sch?
100.0% of students at George Blaisdell El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Blaisdell El Sch?
The largest demographic group at George Blaisdell El Sch is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Bradford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Blaisdell El Sch?
George Blaisdell El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Blaisdell El Sch rank among public schools in Bradford?
By Resource Investment Index, George Blaisdell El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bradford, 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 Bradford on the city page.
Is George Blaisdell El Sch a good school?
George Blaisdell El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bradford Area Sd?
Besides George Blaisdell El Sch, Bradford Area Sd also operates Bradford Area Hs (702 students), School Street El Sch (514 students), and Floyd C Fretz Ms (508 students). See the Bradford Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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