Bern Elementary School serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Hills School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Bern Elementary School?
87 students attend Bern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bern Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bern Elementary School?
Bern Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bern Elementary School offer ?
Bern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bern Elementary School part of?
Bern Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
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