- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newville, PA
Newville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Newville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420366001676
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newville El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Newville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newville El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newville El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newville, PA.
School address
District: Big Spring Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420366001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Newville El Sch held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420366001676 · Newville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 13:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring Hs (764 students)
Newville El Sch held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Newville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Spring Hs
Big Spring Hs
764 students
- Big Spring Ms
Big Spring Ms
550 students
- This school
Newville El Sch
351 students
- Oak Flat El Sc
Oak Flat El Sch
348 students
- Mount Rock Ele
Mount Rock Elem Sch
331 students
What this shows Newville El Sch reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newville El Sch compares
Newville 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 13% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Newville El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Spring Sd reports $18,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Spring Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Flat El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Rock Elem Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Newville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newville El Sch
How many students attend Newville El Sch?
Newville El Sch has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Newville El Sch is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Newville El Sch?
50.4% of students at Newville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Newville El Sch is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Newville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newville El Sch?
Newville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newville El Sch rank among elementary schools in Newville?
By Resource Investment Index, Newville El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newville, 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 Newville on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Spring Sd?
Besides Newville El Sch, Big Spring Sd also operates Big Spring Hs (764 students), Big Spring Ms (550 students), and Oak Flat El Sch (348 students). See the Big Spring Sd district page for the complete list.