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Brecknock Elementary School

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Brecknock Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Denver, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 458 students. It is part of the Eastern Lancaster County School District, which is ranked 270 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brecknock Elementary School has shown consistent improvement in its academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages in several subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 46.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the district's 42% and the state's 40.4%. In PSSA Science, Brecknock Elementary School had an impressive 81.6% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 69% and the state's 65.8%. The school also performed well in PSSA English Language Arts, with 55.4% of students proficient or better, compared to the district's 50.6% and the state's 53%. Additionally, Brecknock Elementary School has shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, particularly female students and low socioeconomic status students.

While Brecknock Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the other nearby schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District, some schools in other nearby districts, such as Denver Elementary and Reamstown Elementary in the Cocalico School District, consistently outperform Brecknock Elementary School in academic metrics, particularly in PSSA Math and Science. Additionally, Brecknock Elementary School has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a growing need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 361 School Rd
       Denver, PA  17517-8827

(717) 445-8600

District: Eastern Lancaster County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
742nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,246 Help


Students who attend Brecknock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Garden Spot Middle School
High:    Garden Spot Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
12.7%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Compare Details Brecknock Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Eastern Lancaster County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brecknock Elementary School is 11.5. 1 elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brecknock Elementary School is $19,246. 1 elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brecknock Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brecknock Elementary School 742nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Brecknock Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eastern Lancaster County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Lancaster County School District 270th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brecknock Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brecknock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.98 592nd 1302 54.5%
2004 85.27 150th 1308 88.5%
2005 71.08 381st 1299 70.7%
2006 66.34 559th 1545 63.8%
2007 62.98 663rd 1555 57.4%
2008 59.76 748th 1551 51.8%
2009 55.57 864th 1549 44.2%
2010 53.11 946th 1579 40.1%
2011 56.97 866th 1597 45.8%
2012 61.66 789th 1599 50.7%
2013 54.04 903rd 1519 40.6%
2014 57.61 795th 1467 45.8%
2015 58.12 740th 1474 49.8%
2016 55.06 858th 1554 44.8%
2017 55.11 834th 1547 46.1%
2018 40.39 1052nd 1530 31.2%
2019 45.39 1002nd 1544 35.1%
2021 36.36 1013th 1433 29.3%
2022 47.48 935th 1534 39.0%
2023 42.93 975th 1534 36.4%
2024 57.86 742nd 1526 51.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brecknock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.98 1027th 1414 27.4%
2024 56.49 665th 1432 53.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Brecknock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.58 580th 1488 61.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brecknock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.14 284th 1043 72.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Brecknock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.07 821st 1495 45.1%
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Rank History for White students at Brecknock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.61 870th 1236 29.6%
2024 48.39 681st 1229 44.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, 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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Brecknock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 419 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 428 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 467 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1992 471 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1993 467 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 494 1 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 511 5 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 511 5 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 531 5 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 542 8 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 536 8 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 580 7 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 546 7 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 504 3 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 504 3 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 498 6 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 489 10 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 473 12 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 476 9 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 451 8 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 431 7 21 10 1 n/a n/a 2 472
2010 427 5 21 6 1 n/a n/a 5 465
2011 411 4 30 21 1 1 3 0 471
2012 404 6 26 23 2 1 3 0 465
2013 422 6 22 29 2 1 6 0 488
2014 399 6 23 40 2 1 8 0 479
2015 376 18 23 37 2 1 7 0 464
2016 346 17 19 34 3 0 8 0 427
2017 338 18 19 33 3 0 7 0 418
2018 367 22 16 47 2 0 8 0 462
2019 387 25 21 51 3 0 7 0 494
2020 369 21 18 59 1 0 9 0 477
2021 349 16 14 54 1 0 9 0 443
2022 355 18 16 48 0 0 6 0 443
2023 360 19 15 58 0 0 6 0 458

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 Brecknock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1989 420 20.8 20.1 n/a
1990 431 23.0 18.7 0
1991 471 25.4 18.5 n/a
1992 476 27.8 17.1 n/a
1993 476 28.0 17.0 n/a
1994 508 29.3 17.3 n/a
1995 538 31.0 17.4 n/a
1996 538 31.0 17.4 n/a
1997 563 27.5 20.5 n/a
1998 575 28.5 20.2 n/a
1999 574 29.0 19.8 n/a
2000 611 31.5 19.4 16.2
2001 576 35.0 16.5 17.9
2002 529 29.0 18.2 22.3
2003 529 29.0 18.2 22.3
2004 525 28.9 18.2 20.8
2005 516 30.2 17.1 22.9
2006 505 29.7 17.0 19.8
2007 506 27.8 18.2 20
2008 483 30.8 15.7 19.9
2009 472 30.5 15.5 19.8
2010 465 28.4 16.3 24.1
2011 471 35.0 13.4 22.5
2012 465 30.3 15.3 27.7
2013 488 33.1 14.7 33
2014 479 34.9 13.7 36.1
2015 464 32.0 14.5 40.3
2016 427 37.0 11.5 41.2
2017 418 32.1 13.0 43.1
2018 462 34.1 13.5 37.4
2019 494 35.3 13.9 42.7
2020 477 33.5 14.2 40.7
2021 443 37.7 11.7 31.2
2022 443 37.0 11.9 35
2023 458 39.6 11.5 43.7

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 Brecknock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
1989 420 20.8 20.1 n/a
1990 431 23.0 18.7 0
1991 471 25.4 18.5 n/a
1992 476 27.8 17.1 n/a
1993 476 28.0 17.0 n/a
1994 508 29.3 17.3 n/a
1995 538 31.0 17.4 n/a
1996 538 31.0 17.4 n/a
1997 563 27.5 20.5 n/a
1998 575 28.5 20.2 n/a
1999 574 29.0 19.8 n/a
2000 611 31.5 19.4 16.2
2001 576 35.0 16.5 17.9
2002 529 29.0 18.2 22.3
2003 529 29.0 18.2 22.3
2004 525 28.9 18.2 20.8
2005 516 30.2 17.1 22.9
2006 505 29.7 17.0 19.8
2007 506 27.8 18.2 20
2008 483 30.8 15.7 19.9
2009 472 30.5 15.5 19.8
2010 465 28.4 16.3 24.1
2011 471 35.0 13.4 22.5
2012 465 30.3 15.3 27.7
2013 488 33.1 14.7 33
2014 479 34.9 13.7 36.1
2015 464 32.0 14.5 40.3
2016 427 37.0 11.5 41.2
2017 418 32.1 13.0 43.1
2018 462 34.1 13.5 37.4
2019 494 35.3 13.9 42.7
2020 477 33.5 14.2 40.7
2021 443 37.7 11.7 31.2
2022 443 37.0 11.9 35
2023 458 39.6 11.5 43.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brecknock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $628 (4.1%) $14,784 (95.9%) $15,412
2020 $696 (4.5%) $14,685 (95.5%) $15,382
2021 $1,489 (8.1%) $16,798 (91.9%) $18,287
2022 $2,041 (10.6%) $17,205 (89.4%) $19,246

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brecknock 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 1002nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 975th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Brecknock Elementary School)64.466
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brecknock Elementary School)62.748.1
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Brecknock Elementary School)3741
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Brecknock Elementary School)75.475
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brecknock Elementary School)46.634
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Brecknock Elementary School)3829.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brecknock Elementary School)55.147.9
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Brecknock Elementary School)27.527.8
 0.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brecknock Elementary School)7046.3
 23.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Brecknock Elementary School)4140
 1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Brecknock Elementary School)75.475
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brecknock Elementary School)58.544.2
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students494458
 7.3%
African American2519
 24%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2115
 28.6%
Hispanic5158
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White387360
 7%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%43.7%
 1%

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Brecknock Elementary School ranks 742nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Brecknock Elementary School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Brecknock Elementary School.

Students who attend Brecknock Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garden Spot Middle School
High : Garden Spot Senior High School


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