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Oak Flat Elementary School

Big Spring SD · Cumberland County · 334 Centerville Rd, Newville, PA 17241.0

(717)776-2045

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8/10
#377
Rank 377 out of 1,545
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #425 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #311 · 80th percentile
Science7/10 · #440 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, rural stretch of Cumberland County, Oak Flat Elementary sits in the kind of small-town Pennsylvania setting where families know their neighbors and kids feel genuinely connected to their school community. Academically, it holds its own well — particularly in math, where it ranks in the 80th percentile statewide — making it a solid choice for families who want strong fundamentals without the pressure of a high-competition suburban district. If you're drawn to wide-open spaces, a slower pace of life, and a school where your child isn't just a number, the Newville area has a lot of quiet appeal.

Student Demographics

166 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
155 (93%)
Multiple Races
10 (6%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged65 (39%)
Students with Disabilities55 (33%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

348
Enrollment
27.6
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1389 · 12th percentile

4 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found