- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newville, PA
Oak Flat El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Oak Flat El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420366000038
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Flat El Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Newville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Flat El Sch has class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Flat El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newville, PA.
School address
District: Big Spring Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420366000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Oak Flat El Sch held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 420366000038 · Newville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 10.9:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring Hs (764 students)
Oak Flat El Sch held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Oak Flat 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
- Newville El Sc
Newville El Sch
351 students
- This school
Oak Flat El Sch
348 students
- Mount Rock Ele
Mount Rock Elem Sch
331 students
What this shows Oak Flat El Sch reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Flat El Sch compares
Oak Flat 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 | 42.9% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
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
14.4%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Oak Flat 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 Oak Flat El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Spring Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Rock Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Flat 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
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Flat El Sch
How many students attend Oak Flat El Sch?
Oak Flat El Sch has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Flat El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Flat 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 Oak Flat El Sch?
42.9% of students at Oak Flat El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Flat El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Oak Flat El Sch is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Newville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Flat El Sch?
Oak Flat El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Oak Flat El Sch rank among elementary schools in Newville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Flat El Sch ranks #1 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 Oak Flat El Sch, Big Spring Sd also operates Big Spring Hs (764 students), Big Spring Ms (550 students), and Newville El Sch (351 students). See the Big Spring Sd district page for the complete list.