George Blaisdell Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Blaisdell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
George Blaisdell Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Blaisdell Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend George Blaisdell Elementary School?
567 students attend George Blaisdell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of George Blaisdell Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Blaisdell Elementary School?
George Blaisdell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Blaisdell Elementary School offer ?
George Blaisdell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Blaisdell Elementary School part of?
George Blaisdell Elementary School is part of Bradford Area School District.
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