Blain Elementary School

Summary:

Blain Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the West Perry School District in Blain, Pennsylvania. With 263 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.6, Blain Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and state in academic achievement, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blain Elementary's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy. In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.1% of its students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 36.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also excelled in PSSA Science, with 75% proficiency, significantly higher than the district's 65.4% and the state's 65.8%. Even in PSSA English Language Arts, Blain Elementary outperformed the district and state, with 56.2% proficiency. This strong academic performance is impressive given that 60.46% of Blain Elementary's students come from low-income families, a higher percentage than the district and state averages.

While Blain Elementary's overall academic performance is commendable, the school does face some disparities in student subgroup performance. Male students at Blain Elementary outperform the state average, but female students lag behind. Similarly, white students at the school underperform compared to the state. These gaps suggest that Blain Elementary may need to focus on addressing these disparities through targeted interventions and support. Nonetheless, Blain Elementary remains a standout school, consistently outpacing nearby schools in the Mifflin County, Chambersburg Area, Juniata County, and Big Spring school districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 132 Blain Rd
       Blain, PA  17006


(717) 536-3219

District: West Perry School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
748th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,089 Help


Students who attend Blain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Perry Middle School
High:    West Perry Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blain Elementary School ranks better than 51% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the West Perry School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Blain Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the West Perry School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Perry School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blain Elementary School is 11.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the West Perry School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blain Elementary School is $14,089. 1 elementary schools in the West Perry School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blain Elementary School 748th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Blain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Perry School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Perry School District 338th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 18.77 1097th 1302 15.7%
2004 41.75 894th 1308 31.7%
2005 54.68 729th 1299 43.9%
2006 53.51 876th 1545 43.3%
2007 52.59 915th 1555 41.2%
2008 33.27 1232nd 1551 20.6%
2009 36.44 1200th 1549 22.5%
2010 33.68 1255th 1579 20.5%
2011 26.71 1339th 1597 16.2%
2012 39.93 1189th 1599 25.6%
2013 38.33 1126th 1519 25.9%
2014 50.99 920th 1467 37.3%
2015 49.92 880th 1474 40.3%
2016 43.88 1030th 1554 33.7%
2017 52.09 891st 1547 42.4%
2018 58.05 765th 1530 50.0%
2019 57.90 771st 1544 50.1%
2021 64.75 537th 1433 62.5%
2022 64.00 607th 1534 60.4%
2023 51.74 846th 1534 44.9%
2024 57.66 748th 1526 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.27 558th 1414 60.5%
2024 57.60 643rd 1432 55.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Blain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.69 935th 1488 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Blain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.53 460th 1495 69.2%
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Rank History for White students at Blain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.74 969th 1236 21.6%
2024 36.56 858th 1229 30.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Blain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1989 515 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1990 528 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 540 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1992 475 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 431 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 405 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 419 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 419 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 404 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 395 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 381 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 398 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 385 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 377 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 377 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 308 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 319 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 313 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 299 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 303 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 290 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2010 293 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2011 306 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 308
2012 305 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 308
2013 297 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 304
2014 315 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 321
2015 313 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 320
2016 304 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 323
2017 280 1 0 21 0 0 4 0 306
2018 264 0 0 23 0 0 5 0 292
2019 266 4 1 19 0 0 8 0 298
2020 261 0 1 18 1 0 7 0 288
2021 232 1 1 17 0 0 7 0 258
2022 232 0 1 13 0 0 9 0 255
2023 245 0 1 11 0 0 6 0 263
2024 246 0 1 15 0 0 5 0 267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 26.0 19.3 n/a
1989 515 26.4 19.5 n/a
1990 531 27.3 19.4 0
1991 545 27.4 19.8 n/a
1992 480 23.3 20.6 n/a
1993 436 22.0 19.8 n/a
1994 411 21.0 19.6 n/a
1995 423 24.1 17.6 n/a
1996 423 24.1 17.6 n/a
1997 410 25.1 16.3 n/a
1998 400 24.6 16.3 n/a
1999 389 28.4 13.7 n/a
2000 403 26.8 15.0 31.5
2001 392 27.6 14.2 22.7
2002 386 27.0 14.3 25.6
2003 386 27.0 14.3 25.6
2004 313 22.8 13.7 28.8
2005 322 22.4 14.4 30.7
2006 316 22.0 14.4 26.3
2007 303 22.8 13.3 27.4
2008 306 24.4 12.5 32.4
2009 293 38.7 7.6 41.6
2010 294 23.5 12.4 44.6
2011 308 23.7 12.9 43.2
2012 308 21.3 14.4 44.2
2013 304 19.4 15.6 50
2014 321 23.0 13.9 49.8
2015 320 23.0 13.9 47.5
2016 323 22.0 14.6 45.2
2017 306 20.2 15.1 48
2018 292 19.2 15.1 55.5
2019 298 19.2 15.4 53.7
2020 288 20.2 14.2 53.1
2021 258 20.2 12.7 52.7
2022 255 21.2 12.0 47.8
2023 263 19.2 13.6 60.5
2024 267 23.2 11.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 26.0 19.3 n/a
1989 515 26.4 19.5 n/a
1990 531 27.3 19.4 0
1991 545 27.4 19.8 n/a
1992 480 23.3 20.6 n/a
1993 436 22.0 19.8 n/a
1994 411 21.0 19.6 n/a
1995 423 24.1 17.6 n/a
1996 423 24.1 17.6 n/a
1997 410 25.1 16.3 n/a
1998 400 24.6 16.3 n/a
1999 389 28.4 13.7 n/a
2000 403 26.8 15.0 31.5
2001 392 27.6 14.2 22.7
2002 386 27.0 14.3 25.6
2003 386 27.0 14.3 25.6
2004 313 22.8 13.7 28.8
2005 322 22.4 14.4 30.7
2006 316 22.0 14.4 26.3
2007 303 22.8 13.3 27.4
2008 306 24.4 12.5 32.4
2009 293 38.7 7.6 41.6
2010 294 23.5 12.4 44.6
2011 308 23.7 12.9 43.2
2012 308 21.3 14.4 44.2
2013 304 19.4 15.6 50
2014 321 23.0 13.9 49.8
2015 320 23.0 13.9 47.5
2016 323 22.0 14.6 45.2
2017 306 20.2 15.1 48
2018 292 19.2 15.1 55.5
2019 298 19.2 15.4 53.7
2020 288 20.2 14.2 53.1
2021 258 20.2 12.7 52.7
2022 255 21.2 12.0 47.8
2023 263 19.2 13.6 60.5
2024 267 23.2 11.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blain Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $807 (4.7%) $16,252 (95.3%) $17,059
2020 $923 (5.5%) $15,944 (94.5%) $16,866
2021 $1,432 (7.4%) $17,935 (92.6%) $19,367
2022 $2,932 (20.8%) $11,156 (79.2%) $14,088

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blain Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 771st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 846th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Blain Elementary School)61.340
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blain Elementary School)56.845.7
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Blain Elementary School)45.932.5
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Blain Elementary School)89.175
 14.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blain Elementary School)73.652.5
 21.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Blain Elementary School)46.858.5
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blain Elementary School)59.663.4
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Blain Elementary School)51.144
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Blain Elementary School)89.175
 14.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blain Elementary School)62.554.3
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298263
 11.7%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1911
 42.1%
Pacific Islander00
White266245
 7.9%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%60.5%
 6.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Blain Elementary School.

Blain Elementary School ranks 748th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Blain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Perry Middle School
High : West Perry Senior High School

Students at Blain Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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