Big Spring School District
- 45 MOUNT ROCK RD
- NEWVILLE, PA 17241
- (717) 776-2000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.9% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,291 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,064 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 236 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,064 | 13.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 198 |
| 1st Grade Students | 181 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 188 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 201 |
| 4th Grade Students | 237 |
| 5th Grade Students | 229 |
| 6th Grade Students | 231 |
| 7th Grade Students | 222 |
| 8th Grade Students | 269 |
| 9th Grade Students | 228 |
| 10th Grade Students | 255 |
| 11th Grade Students | 260 |
| 12th Grade Students | 246 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 20 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 38 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,836 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,460 |
| Female | 1,461 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 236 | 13.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 97 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 119 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 10 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 54 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 8 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 126 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 14 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 72 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $39,191,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,622,000 | 57.7% |
| Property Tax | $15,359,000 | 39.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $25,000 | 0.06% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $4,604,000 | 11.7% |
| All Other Taxes | $487,000 | 1.2% |
| Other School Systems | $952,000 | 2.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $849,000 | 2.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $273,000 | 0.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $64,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,677,000 | 40.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $8,422,000 | 21.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,326,000 | 3.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,694,000 | 4.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $128,000 | 0.3% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $90,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $76,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,300,000 | 3.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,620,000 | 4.1% |
| Other Programs | $1,021,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $892,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $399,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $154,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $12,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $323,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $1,000 | 0.00% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $31,327,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $18,720,000 | 59.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,281,000 | 36.0% |
| Student Support | $1,219,000 | 3.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,338,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $362,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,321,000 | 3.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,287,000 | 10.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,169,000 | 5.5% |
| Other Support Services | $585,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,326,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $1,326,000 | 3.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 208 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 33 | 3.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Big Spring School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 3,064
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 236
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BIG SPRING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA Public | 9-12 | 989 | 12.7 |  Review This School |
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| BIG SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA Public | 6-8 | 722 | 12.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MOUNT ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
47 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA Public | KG-5 | 276 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| NEWVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Steelstown Rd
Newville, PA Public | KG-5 | 340 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| OAK FLAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
334 Centerville Rd
Newville, PA Public | KG-5 | 416 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| PLAINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7 Springview Rd
Carlisle, PA Public | KG-5 | 202 | 10.6 | Review This School |
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