BLUE MOUNTAIN EL WEST SCHOOL

Blue Mountain El West Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Blue Mountain SD school district, located in Friedensburg, PA with about 294 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 21 teachers, Blue Mountain El West Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Blue Mountain Elementary West, located in Friedensburg, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Blue Mountain School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of essential skills during the formative elementary years. As part of the wider district, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement within a supportive, rural setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. Through its integration with the Blue Mountain School District’s broader goals, Blue Mountain Elementary West provides students with access to necessary educational resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured path toward middle school readiness. The facility serves as a focal point for families in the Friedensburg area, dedicated to preparing young learners for future success in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact Blue Mountain El West Sch at (570) 739-4461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1383 Long Run Rd
Friedensburg, PA 17933-0220
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BLUE MOUNTAIN EL WEST SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Friedensburg, PA with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Blue Mountain SD
Total Students:
294
Teachers:
21.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 294 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE MOUNTAIN EL WEST SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.