George Blaisdell El Sch

Bradford Area SD
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
506 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
George Blaisdell Elementary School is a public primary school located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Bradford Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bradford Area School District, which emphasizes academic excellence and the cultivation of a supportive learning climate. By utilizing resources provided by the district, George Blaisdell Elementary strives to integrate modern educational practices with a traditional curriculum to meet the needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay updated on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Bradford Area School District website.
506
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    449 (88.7%)
  • Two or More
    32 (6.3%)
  • Black
    12 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Bradford Area SD
Phone: (814)362-6834
Website: http://www.bradfordareaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
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 61
Kindergarten 156
Grade 1 135
Grade 2 154
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
School Street El Sch
Bradford Area SD
514 Students
76 School St
Bradford, PA 16701 (1.1 miles away)
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