Blain El Sch

West Perry SD
132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
258 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
258
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    236 (91.5%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Perry SD
Phone: (717)536-3219
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 43
Gender Ratio