Enrollment
250
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W W Evans Memorial El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at W W Evans Memorial El Sch
W W Evans Memorial El Sch is a small elementary school in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 23% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 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.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bloomsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Columbia El Sch (705 students): W W Evans Memorial El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 13.6:1).
Bloomsburg Area Sd also operates Memorial El Sch (405 students) and Bloomsburg Area Ms (380 students) alongside W W Evans Memorial El Sch.
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 W W Evans Memorial El Sch compares
W W Evans Memorial El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 88.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomsburg Area Sd, which includes W W Evans Memorial El Sch.
$15,559
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 38.4%
Federal 5.6%
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 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W W Evans Memorial El Sch a good school?
W W Evans Memorial El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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