Enrollment
332
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blairsville, PA
River Valley Ms
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420375007705
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Blairsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blairsville, PA.
School address
District: River Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420375007705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley Ms
River Valley Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 332 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding River Valley Sd spends $21,860 per pupil, 22% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
River Valley Sd also operates River Valley Hs (427 students) and Blairsville El Sch (405 students) alongside River Valley Ms.
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 River Valley Ms compares
River Valley Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$21,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 88.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, River Valley Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Valley Sd, which includes River Valley Ms.
$21,860
Per student
+22%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.1%
Federal 11.7%
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 River Valley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blairsville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltsburg El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle 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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Valley Ms
How many students attend River Valley Ms?
River Valley Ms has 332 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blairsville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Ms is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Valley Ms?
100.0% of students at River Valley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Ms?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Ms is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Blairsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Ms?
River Valley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 River Valley Ms rank among public schools in Blairsville?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blairsville, 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 Blairsville on the city page.
Is River Valley Ms a good school?
River Valley Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 River Valley Sd?
Besides River Valley Ms, River Valley Sd also operates River Valley Hs (427 students), Blairsville El Sch (405 students), and Saltsburg El Sch (267 students). See the River Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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