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Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

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Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 371 students in grades PK-6 in the rural town of Berne, New York. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency, ranking in the top 20% of New York elementary schools.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and student subgroups. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 52.54% to 67.44%, significantly higher than the state average of 44.89% to 48.79%. Similarly, the school's Math proficiency rates were 65.52% to 80.95%, compared to the state average of 48.07% to 53.85%. The school's strong performance extends to female students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 25% of New York elementary schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School stands out. For example, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate of 67.44% in 2022-2023 is significantly higher than the rates of Middleburgh Elementary (33.33%) and Schoharie Elementary (18.18%). The school's commitment to excellence is evident in its steady improvement, rising from a 2-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 4-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year, according to SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1738 Helderberg Trail
       Berne, NY  12023-2926

(518) 872-2030

District: Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
392nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,656 Help


Students who attend Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Compare Details Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School ranks better than 83.9% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School is $15,656.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School 392nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District 262nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.51 1214th 2206 45.0%
2007 57.74 1139th 2219 48.7%
2008 39.41 1592nd 2227 28.5%
2009 42.28 1586th 2257 29.7%
2010 33.36 1680th 2263 25.8%
2011 40.09 1516th 2286 33.7%
2012 28.92 1791st 2320 22.8%
2013 34.29 1580th 2325 32.0%
2014 45.95 1279th 2345 45.5%
2015 54.94 1035th 2352 56.0%
2016 42.31 1388th 2366 41.3%
2017 45.31 1312th 2386 45.0%
2018 55.53 1059th 2395 55.8%
2019 57.91 961st 2413 60.2%
2021 63.33 771st 2201 65.0%
2022 69.85 669th 2434 72.5%
2023 81.93 392nd 2439 83.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.98 1741st 1941 10.3%
2019 34.98 1146th 1859 38.4%
2021 55.54 350th 1044 66.5%
2022 46.85 881st 2031 56.6%
2023 64.01 477th 2016 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.58 1324th 2045 35.3%
2019 42.87 1089th 2032 46.4%
2021 52.96 711th 1678 57.6%
2022 59.89 687th 2099 67.3%
2023 82.03 256th 2041 87.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 877th 2338 62.5%
2019 62.89 825th 2357 65.0%
2021 64.18 647th 1955 66.9%
2022 71.65 602nd 2401 74.9%
2023 85.50 303rd 2403 87.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.60 1213th 2340 48.2%
2019 52.31 1067th 2358 54.7%
2021 57.41 809th 1961 58.7%
2022 65.65 750th 2400 68.8%
2023 73.56 550th 2400 77.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 602 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 630 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1991 659 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 664 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1993 710 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 684 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1995 650 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1996 650 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1997 517 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 504 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 506 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 479 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 444 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 456 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 456 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 434 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 411 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 403 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 399 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 447 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 432 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 3 441
2010 482 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 4 491
2011 409 2 3 1 1 0 3 0 419
2012 394 3 2 1 1 0 3 0 404
2013 395 4 2 4 2 0 2 0 409
2014 411 4 2 5 2 0 3 0 427
2015 386 1 2 7 0 0 3 0 399
2016 385 2 1 7 0 0 7 0 402
2017 378 0 1 7 0 1 4 0 391
2018 384 1 1 9 0 1 3 0 399
2019 388 3 1 8 0 1 7 0 408
2020 384 1 0 11 0 1 11 0 408
2021 335 1 1 13 0 0 12 0 362
2022 351 2 1 12 0 1 11 0 378
2023 343 2 1 10 0 2 13 0 371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 605 33.9 17.8 n/a
1990 633 36.9 17.1 n/a
1991 663 37.8 17.5 n/a
1992 670 39.8 16.8 n/a
1993 719 38.9 18.5 n/a
1994 689 39.0 17.7 18.9
1995 650 37.7 17.2 18.6
1996 650 37.7 17.2 18.6
1997 517 35.1 14.7 23.8
1998 510 34.0 15.0 21
1999 506 35.2 14.4 19
2000 479 34.2 14.0 29.4
2001 447 31.0 14.4 26.8
2002 461 36.0 12.8 28
2003 461 36.0 12.8 28
2004 443 n/a n/a n/a
2005 417 31.4 13.3 29.7
2006 413 30.0 13.8 22.5
2007 409 30.4 13.5 28.1
2008 452 30.0 15.1 28.1
2009 441 29.8 14.8 29.9
2010 491 29.0 16.9 46.4
2011 419 25.1 16.6 43.7
2012 404 27.5 14.6 40.6
2013 409 28.8 14.1 42.8
2014 427 30.9 13.8 36.8
2015 399 30.0 13.3 40.1
2016 402 30.0 13.4 42.3
2017 391 29.8 13.1 40.7
2018 399 29.0 13.7 39.8
2019 408 29.3 13.9 38.2
2020 408 35.4 11.5 36
2021 362 36.8 9.8 33.4
2022 378 37.4 10.0 33.3
2023 371 38.6 9.5 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 605 33.9 17.8 n/a
1990 633 36.9 17.1 n/a
1991 663 37.8 17.5 n/a
1992 670 39.8 16.8 n/a
1993 719 38.9 18.5 n/a
1994 689 39.0 17.7 18.9
1995 650 37.7 17.2 18.6
1996 650 37.7 17.2 18.6
1997 517 35.1 14.7 23.8
1998 510 34.0 15.0 21
1999 506 35.2 14.4 19
2000 479 34.2 14.0 29.4
2001 447 31.0 14.4 26.8
2002 461 36.0 12.8 28
2003 461 36.0 12.8 28
2004 443 n/a n/a n/a
2005 417 31.4 13.3 29.7
2006 413 30.0 13.8 22.5
2007 409 30.4 13.5 28.1
2008 452 30.0 15.1 28.1
2009 441 29.8 14.8 29.9
2010 491 29.0 16.9 46.4
2011 419 25.1 16.6 43.7
2012 404 27.5 14.6 40.6
2013 409 28.8 14.1 42.8
2014 427 30.9 13.8 36.8
2015 399 30.0 13.3 40.1
2016 402 30.0 13.4 42.3
2017 391 29.8 13.1 40.7
2018 399 29.0 13.7 39.8
2019 408 29.3 13.9 38.2
2020 408 35.4 11.5 36
2021 362 36.8 9.8 33.4
2022 378 37.4 10.0 33.3
2023 371 38.6 9.5 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.7%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201498.4%0.5%0.4%99.2%99.1%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.1%
201591.8%0.0%0.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.8%94.0%100.0%
201698.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%98.5%100.0%100.0%
201797.7%0.8%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.7%99.0%99.0%
201897.8%0.7%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.3%
201996.6%0.0%0.0%97.9%97.7%97.7%97.9%97.9%98.2%97.1%
202099.2%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $510 (4.5%) $10,873 (95.5%) $11,383
2020 $452 (3.6%) $12,207 (96.4%) $12,659
2021 $794 (5.4%) $14,013 (94.6%) $14,807
2022 $618 (4.5%) $13,011 (95.5%) $13,630
2023 $1,006 (6.4%) $14,649 (93.6%) $15,656

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 961st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 392nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)5767.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)5565.9
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)5679.1
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)5477.3
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)4661.9
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)4561.9
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)5981
 22%
   4th Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)5981
 22%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)3052.5
 22.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)3051.7
 21.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)4765.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)4764.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)5767.3
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)5766
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School)6376.9
 13.9%
   6th Grade Math (Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District)6375.5
 12.5%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students408371
 9.1%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White388343
 11.6%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%33.7%
 4.5%

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Students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School ranks 392nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School.


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