Newville El Sch

(717)776-2035

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Newville Elementary School, located at 100 Steelstown Road in Newville, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the Big Spring School District. Situated in a quiet, rural-suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the early grades. It functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares young learners for their transition into intermediate and middle school levels.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Newville Elementary typically engages students through various enrichment activities and community-focused initiatives that reflect the district’s broader educational mission. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and collaborative learning, the school aims to build a strong educational bedrock for the children of the Newville area.

351

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newville El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	13
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
321 (91.5%)
Two or More
16 (4.6%)
Hispanic
13 (3.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Big Spring SD
Phone:	(717)776-2035
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 70