Bern Elementary School
Tel:
(785)336-2293
- Bern Elementary School serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 84%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 86%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Bern Elementary School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bern Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bern Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 84% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 86% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 11% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 86% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prairie Hills School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bern Elementary School is Nemaha Central High School (10.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School (10.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St. Benedict Elementary School (9.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seneca St. Benedict Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 55 students
9.0 miles
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785)336-3201 9.0 K-6 55 - Seneca Nemaha Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 231 students
10.2 miles
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785)336-3557 10.2 9-12 231 - Seneca Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 416 students
10.3 miles
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785)336-2173 10.3 PK-8 416 - Sabetha Sabetha Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 361 students
10.5 miles
101 Oregon
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785)284-3448 10.5 PK-5 361 - Sabetha Sabetha High School Grades: 9-12 | 245 students
10.7 miles
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785)284-2155 10.7 9-12 245
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