- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomsburg, PA
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
Federal NCES profile for W W Evans Memorial El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420384001608
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W W Evans Memorial El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Bloomsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
W W Evans Memorial El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W W Evans Memorial El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bloomsburg, PA.
School address
District: Bloomsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420384001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
W W Evans Memorial El Sch grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 420384001608 · Bloomsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 16.7:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial El Sch (405 students)
W W Evans Memorial El Sch grew from 220 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
W W Evans Memorial El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial El Sc
Memorial El Sch
405 students
- Bloomsburg Are
Bloomsburg Area Ms
380 students
- Bloomsburg Are
Bloomsburg Area Hs
362 students
- This school
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
250 students
- Beaver-Main El 95
Beaver-Main El Sch
95 students
What this shows W W Evans Memorial El Sch reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How W W Evans Memorial El Sch compares
W W Evans Memorial El Sch is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, W W Evans Memorial El Sch is less 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 W W Evans Memorial El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomsburg Area Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomsburg Area Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver-Main El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W W Evans Memorial El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
405 students 10.9:1 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about W W Evans Memorial El Sch
How many students attend W W Evans Memorial El Sch?
W W Evans Memorial El Sch has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W W Evans Memorial El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at W W Evans Memorial El Sch is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W W Evans Memorial El Sch?
29.5% of students at W W Evans Memorial El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W W Evans Memorial El Sch?
The largest demographic group at W W Evans Memorial El Sch is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Bloomsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W W Evans Memorial El Sch?
W W Evans Memorial El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 W W Evans Memorial El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bloomsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, W W Evans Memorial El Sch ranks #3 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 W W Evans Memorial El Sch, Bloomsburg Area Sd also operates Memorial El Sch (405 students), Bloomsburg Area Ms (380 students), and Bloomsburg Area Hs (362 students). See the Bloomsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.