- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomsburg, PA
Memorial El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Memorial El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420384001606
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Bloomsburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial El Sch has class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bloomsburg, PA.
School address
District: Bloomsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420384001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Memorial El Sch held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 420384001606 · Bloomsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 10.9:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomsburg Area Ms (380 students)
Memorial El Sch held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Memorial El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Memorial El Sch
405 students
- Bloomsburg Are
Bloomsburg Area Ms
380 students
- Bloomsburg Are
Bloomsburg Area Hs
362 students
- W W Evans Memo
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
250 students
- Beaver-Main El 95
Beaver-Main El Sch
95 students
What this shows Memorial El Sch reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial El Sch compares
Memorial 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$16,503
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 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Memorial El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Bloomsburg Area Sd reports $16,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg Area Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomsburg Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W W Evans Memorial El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver-Main El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Columbia El Sch
Standard public school
705 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Central Columbia Ms
Standard public school
587 students 16.3:1 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial El Sch
How many students attend Memorial El Sch?
Memorial El Sch has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial El Sch is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Memorial El Sch?
62.5% of students at Memorial El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Memorial El Sch is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial El Sch?
Memorial El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Memorial El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bloomsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial El Sch ranks #5 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 Bloomsburg Area Sd?
Besides Memorial El Sch, Bloomsburg Area Sd also operates Bloomsburg Area Ms (380 students), Bloomsburg Area Hs (362 students), and W W Evans Memorial El Sch (250 students). See the Bloomsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.