- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
George Blaisdell El Sch shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 420402007037 · Bradford, PA Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 10.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradford Area Hs (702 students)
George Blaisdell El Sch shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
George Blaisdell El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradford Area
Bradford Area Hs
702 students
- School Street
School Street El Sch
514 students
- Floyd C Fretz
Floyd C Fretz Ms
508 students
- This school
George Blaisdell El Sch
506 students
What this shows George Blaisdell El Sch reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Blaisdell El Sch compares
George Blaisdell El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 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
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
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Bradford Area Sd reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.