Big Spring SD

Located at 45 Mount Rock Road in Newville, Pennsylvania, Big Spring School District is an active, traditional public school system serving the rural fringe of the greater Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area. Operating across five operational campuses, the district delivers a complete K–12 educational pathway serving 2,379 enrolled students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The student body is composed of 1,228 male and 1,151 female learners, reflecting a community demographic that includes 2,164 White students, 106 multiracial students, 71 Hispanic students, 23 Asian students, and 15 Black students. As a non-charter district, Big Spring provides a unified public education framework designed to guide local youth seamlessly from foundational early learning through high school graduation.

To ensure strong academic delivery and student care, Big Spring School District is backed by a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 646 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is led by nearly 379 FTE teachers, who are assisted by 27 instructional aides to provide individualized learning support. The district’s broader operational foundation is reinforced by 240 support staff members managing administrative, facility, and student services across the district. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers examining Central Pennsylvania’s school systems, Big Spring offers a well-established, resource-rich environment tailored to its rural-fringe community. Additional community details and district updates can be explored at www.bigspringsd.org or by contacting the administrative office directly at (717) 776-2000.