Vernfield Elementary School

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Vernfield Elementary School ranks 311 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vernfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Telford, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Souderton Area School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with impressive academic achievements that outpace state and district averages.

Vernfield Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 64.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 53.5% for the Souderton Area School District and 39.3% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school's PSSA Science scores are also exceptional, with 87.6% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 75.6% and the state's 65.6%. Additionally, Vernfield's PSSA English Language Arts performance, with 71.2% of students proficient or better, surpasses the district's 67.1% and the state's 53.8%.

Vernfield Elementary School's student population also differs from nearby schools, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.83%) and a lower percentage of minority students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.16%), suggesting a higher socioeconomic status compared to other schools in the district. This demographic profile, combined with the school's higher spending per student ($33,423), may contribute to its outstanding academic achievements, which are consistently recognized as among the best in the state.

Detail:

Public K-5

960 Long Mill Road
Telford, PA 18969-2313

(215) 721-0606

District: Souderton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,423

Students who attend Vernfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Indian Valley Middle School
High:	Souderton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Asian:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vernfield Elementary School ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Souderton Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Vernfield Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Souderton Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Hispanic (6.4%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernfield Elementary School is 13.2. 4 elementary schools in the Souderton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Vernfield Elementary School employs 37.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernfield Elementary School is $33,423, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Souderton Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Vernfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernfield Elementary School 311^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Vernfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Souderton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Souderton Area School District 100^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vernfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Vernfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	77.25	298^th	1308	77.2%
2005	86.65	51^st	1299	96.1%
2006	78.01	277^th	1545	82.1%
2007	82.98	160^th	1555	89.7%
2008	83.18	131^st	1551	91.6%
2009	83.73	92^nd	1549	94.1%
2010	87.97	14^th	1579	99.1%
2011	81.70	161^st	1597	89.9%
2012	84.96	61^st	1599	96.2%
2013	83.50	115^th	1519	92.4%
2014	79.25	248^th	1467	83.1%
2015	81.25	237^th	1474	83.9%
2016	83.26	209^th	1554	86.6%
2017	83.52	205^th	1547	86.7%
2018	80.03	276^th	1530	82.0%
2019	80.28	278^th	1544	82.0%
2021	83.39	200^th	1433	86.0%
2022	81.72	256^th	1534	83.3%
2023	78.77	311^th	1534	79.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.15	194^th	1414	86.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Vernfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.71	207^th	1043	80.2%

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Rank History for White students at Vernfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.31	363^rd	1236	70.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Vernfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	418	6	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2005	449	8	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2006	435	3	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2007	424	5	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2008	404	10	15	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
2009	402	3	20	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	431
2010	377	2	21	3	2	n/a	n/a	4	409
2011	347	2	21	6	1	0	4	0	381
2012	323	3	15	4	1	0	5	0	351
2013	324	5	13	2	1	0	5	0	350
2014	452	6	16	16	1	0	11	0	502
2015	409	9	18	32	0	0	5	0	473
2016	393	6	16	34	0	0	1	0	450
2017	394	11	22	33	0	0	1	0	461
2018	403	14	29	32	0	0	0	0	478
2019	407	13	25	33	0	0	0	0	478
2020	412	13	27	31	0	0	0	0	483
2021	386	12	31	30	0	0	0	0	459
2022	403	13	36	35	0	0	6	0	493
2023	415	14	28	32	0	0	12	0	501

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 Vernfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	436	20.3	21.5	0
2005	467	28.1	16.6	0
2006	452	27.1	16.7	3.3
2007	444	27.5	16.1	3.6
2008	434	29.4	14.8	3.9
2009	431	28.8	14.9	2.8
2010	409	35.0	11.6	4.7
2011	381	31.2	12.1	4.7
2012	351	26.4	13.2	5.1
2013	350	31.9	10.9	8
2014	502	36.0	13.9	12
2015	473	36.0	13.1	17.1
2016	450	38.0	11.8	19.8
2017	461	36.7	12.5	18.9
2018	478	36.7	12.9	20.1
2019	478	37.6	12.6	20.9
2020	483	38.1	12.6	17.6
2021	459	39.5	11.6	18.7
2022	493	38.8	12.7	19.3
2023	501	37.7	13.2	19.2

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 Vernfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	436	20.3	21.5	0
2005	467	28.1	16.6	0
2006	452	27.1	16.7	3.3
2007	444	27.5	16.1	3.6
2008	434	29.4	14.8	3.9
2009	431	28.8	14.9	2.8
2010	409	35.0	11.6	4.7
2011	381	31.2	12.1	4.7
2012	351	26.4	13.2	5.1
2013	350	31.9	10.9	8
2014	502	36.0	13.9	12
2015	473	36.0	13.1	17.1
2016	450	38.0	11.8	19.8
2017	461	36.7	12.5	18.9
2018	478	36.7	12.9	20.1
2019	478	37.6	12.6	20.9
2020	483	38.1	12.6	17.6
2021	459	39.5	11.6	18.7
2022	493	38.8	12.7	19.3
2023	501	37.7	13.2	19.2

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 Vernfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$326 (1.9%)	$16,430 (98.1%)	$16,756
2020	$227 (1.4%)	$16,258 (98.6%)	$16,485
2021	$864 (3.9%)	$21,523 (96.1%)	$22,388
2022	$964 (2.9%)	$32,458 (97.1%)	$33,422

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernfield 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 278^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 311^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Vernfield Elementary School)	68.4	63.3	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vernfield Elementary School)	76.3	57.5	18.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Vernfield Elementary School)	63.9	63	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Vernfield Elementary School)	91.7	87.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vernfield Elementary School)	83.3	77.8	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Vernfield Elementary School)	75.3	67.4	7.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vernfield Elementary School)	75.3	77.9	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Vernfield Elementary School)	69.4	64.6	4.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Vernfield Elementary School)	91.7	87.6	4.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vernfield Elementary School)	78.2	71.2	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	478	501	4.8%
African American	13	14	7.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	25	28	12%
Hispanic	33	32	3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	407	415	2%
Two or More Races	0	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.9%	19.2%	1.8%

Schools Near Vernfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vernfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	960 Long Mill Road	Telford	18969	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 721-0606	501	38	13.2	19.2%	415 (82.8%)	14 (2.8%)	32 (6.4%)	28 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	78.8	311^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.7%		81.7	256^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.3%	55	63.3	63.0	67.4				64.6	87.6		87.6	57.5	77.8	77.9				71.2	$33,423	$964	$32,458
Salford Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2721 Barndt Rd	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 287-9197	454	34	13.3	16.1%	402 (88.5%)	9 (2.0%)	17 (3.7%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	87.1	155^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.9%		90.1	93^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.9%	62	75.4	80.6	69.3				75.5	94.3		94.3	66.3	80.7	78.7				75.4	$22,956	$968	$21,987
Oak Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	465 Moyer Rd	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 256-6633	435	36	12.0	17.5%	332 (76.3%)	36 (8.3%)	26 (6.0%)	29 (6.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	80.7	273^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	82.2%		83	238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.5%	35	68.0	63.5	64.3				65.3	87.3		87.3	68.4	71.4	75.0				71.7	$26,005	$721	$25,284
Franconia Elementary School	Public	K-5	366 Harleysville Pike	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 723-2596	416	40	10.4	32.9%	317 (76.2%)	13 (3.1%)	55 (13.2%)	22 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	75.3	367^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.1%		72.7	439^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.4%	72	50.0	68.1	62.8				61.4	82.6		82.6	57.7	69.5	75.2				69.1	$23,006	$923	$22,083
West Broad Street Elementary School	Public	K-5	342 W Broad St	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 723-1711	376	40	9.4	38.3%	234 (62.2%)	23 (6.1%)	79 (21.0%)	31 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	75.2	372^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%		81.2	271^st of 1534 public elementary schools	82.3%	101	59.6	71.2	44.7				59.7	87.7		87.7	67.3	69.9	67.2				68.4
Marlborough Elementary School	Public	K-3	1450 Gravel Pike	Green Lane	18054	Montgomery County	Upper Perkiomen School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 541-7299	430	27	16.1	28.1%	359 (83.5%)	15 (3.5%)	32 (7.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)								(n/a)	77.5						77.5				74.7						74.7	$16,349	$634	$15,715
Souderton Charter School Collaborative	Public, Charter	K-8	110 E Broad Street	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Charter School Collaborative	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 721-4560	239	23	10.5		120 (50.2%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.8%)	71 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (10.5%)	93.8	27^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.2%		90.9	78^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%	51	82.2	80.0	80.8	81.4	83.3	60.0	78.7	96.5	85.0	91.8	78.6	93.4	84.6	92.6	95.9	90.0	89.1	$18,028	$583	$17,445
Schwenksville Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 2nd Street	Schwenksville	19473	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 879-8770	485	40	12.2	27.0%	394 (81.2%)	23 (4.7%)	48 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	75.1	373^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%		80.8	276^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.0%	97	62.5	47.4	58.8				55.9	92.3		92.3	68.7	71.8	68.2				69.6	$20,925	$718	$20,207
E M Crouthamel Elementary School	Public	K-5	143 S School Ln	Souderton	18964	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 723-5949	323	36	8.8	45.5%	195 (60.4%)	33 (10.2%)	75 (23.2%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	48.5	899^th of 1534 public elementary schools	41.4%		52.6	849^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.7%	50	51.8	47.2	45.4				48.1	68.0		68.0	41.8	46.2	58.2				48.8	$25,813	$1,133	$24,679
Hatfield Elementary School	Public	K-6	1701 Fairgrounds Road	Hatfield	19440	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-1585	487	40	12.1	64.5%	168 (34.5%)	64 (13.1%)	138 (28.3%)	73 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.0%)	44.9	947^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.3%		59.7	698^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.5%	249	44.6	34.3	33.3	36.6			37.5	62.9		62.9	42.9	44.9	60.9	66.7			53.0	$19,420	$1,172	$18,248

Frequently Asked Questions about Vernfield Elementary School

How many students attend Vernfield Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Vernfield Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Vernfield Elementary School?

Students at Vernfield Elementary School are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Vernfield Elementary School in?

Souderton Area School District

Is Vernfield Elementary School a good school?

Vernfield Elementary School ranks 311^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Vernfield Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Indian Valley Middle School
High : Souderton Area High School

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