Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Bloomfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Bloomfield Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Bloomfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Bloomfield Elementary School is 0.11, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Bloomfield Elementary School's ranking?
New Bloomfield Elementary School is ranked #1540 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are New Bloomfield Elementary School often compared to?
New Bloomfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend New Bloomfield Elementary School?
379 students attend New Bloomfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New Bloomfield Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Bloomfield Elementary School?
New Bloomfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Bloomfield Elementary School offer ?
New Bloomfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Bloomfield Elementary School part of?
New Bloomfield Elementary School is part of West Perry School District.
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