BIG BEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Big Beaver El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Big Beaver Falls Area SD school district, located in Darlington, PA with about 316 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Big Beaver El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Big Beaver Elementary School is a public school located in Darlington, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Blackhawk School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a larger suburban school district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these critical early academic years.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential-focused area of Beaver County, reflecting a community-oriented atmosphere. Beyond the standard curriculum, Big Beaver Elementary typically incorporates various extracurricular activities and initiatives aimed at engaging students and promoting active participation in the school community. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Big Beaver El Sch at (724) 827-2828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
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BIG BEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Darlington, PA with about 316 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
316
Teachers:
23.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 316 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG BEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.8%
Two or more races
16.1%
Black or African American
9.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.6%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.