Penn Bernville Elementary School

24 Shartlesville Rd
Bernville, PA 19506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Penn Bernville Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Penn Bernville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Penn Bernville Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Penn Bernville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Bernville Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1081 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Penn Bernville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penn Bernville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Penn Bernville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penn Bernville Elementary School's ranking?
Penn Bernville Elementary School is ranked #1081 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Bernville Elementary School often compared to?
Penn Bernville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Maier Elementary School, Conrad Weiser West Elementary School, Conrad Weiser East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Bernville Elementary School?
341 students attend Penn Bernville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Penn Bernville Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Bernville Elementary School?
Penn Bernville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Bernville Elementary School offer ?
Penn Bernville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Bernville Elementary School part of?
Penn Bernville Elementary School is part of Tulpehocken Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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