BLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blain El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Perry SD school district, located in Blain, PA with about 292 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 19 teachers, Blain El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Blain Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Blain, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the West Perry School District. As a small, community-oriented institution, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. Its location in Perry County reflects a traditional small-town educational setting, where the school serves as a central hub for local families.

Academically, Blain Elementary is committed to meeting state educational standards while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of smaller schools. The curriculum typically covers essential core subjects, supported by dedicated staff who prioritize individualized attention for their students. By balancing standard educational requirements with extracurricular activities and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning experience that prepares young students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Blain El Sch at (717) 536-3219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
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BLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Blain, PA with about 292 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
West Perry SD
Total Students:
292
Teachers:
19.25
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 292 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
1.7%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.