Penn Bernville Elementary School

Summary:

Penn Bernville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 311 students in grades K-6 in the Tulpehocken Area School District in Bernville, Pennsylvania. The school is ranked 812 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Penn Bernville Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (48.8%) and PSSA English Language Arts (47.8%) are close to the district (44.9% and 53.5%) and state (40.4% and 53%) averages, while its PSSA Science proficiency rate (84.2%) is significantly higher than the district (78%) and state (65.8%) averages. The school's performance for different student subgroups, such as disabled students, is stronger than its overall ranking, but its performance for low socioeconomic status students is lower, suggesting an area for improvement.

Penn Bernville Elementary School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $16,524 in 2018-2019 to $20,573 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio has also decreased, from 12 in 2020-2021 to 10.6 in 2022-2023, indicating a relatively low ratio compared to nearby schools like Tilden Elementary Center and Schuylkill Valley Elementary School. However, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 35.78% in 2021-2022 to 42.12% in 2022-2023, suggesting growing economic challenges for the school's population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 24 Shartlesville Rd
       Bernville, PA  19506-8340


(610) 488-6248

District: Tulpehocken Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
812th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,573 Help


Students who attend Penn Bernville Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Tulpehocken Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Hispanic:
18.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Penn Bernville Elementary School ranks worse than 53.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), Hispanic (18%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penn Bernville Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penn Bernville Elementary School is $20,573.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Penn Bernville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn Bernville Elementary School 812th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Penn Bernville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Tulpehocken Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulpehocken Area School District 185th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Penn Bernville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Penn Bernville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.25 609th 1302 53.2%
2004 66.05 510th 1308 61.0%
2005 68.33 454th 1299 65.1%
2006 49.49 982nd 1545 36.4%
2007 55.52 840th 1555 46.0%
2008 66.38 583rd 1551 62.4%
2009 80.58 189th 1549 87.8%
2010 77.32 282nd 1579 82.1%
2011 75.34 331st 1597 79.3%
2012 72.66 462nd 1599 71.1%
2013 69.82 507th 1519 66.6%
2014 75.75 334th 1467 77.2%
2015 82.06 219th 1474 85.1%
2016 77.25 337th 1554 78.3%
2017 72.72 439th 1547 71.6%
2018 74.36 400th 1530 73.9%
2019 68.75 526th 1544 65.9%
2021 58.54 667th 1433 53.5%
2022 55.69 780th 1534 49.2%
2023 57.64 741st 1534 51.7%
2024 54.11 812th 1526 46.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Penn Bernville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.27 623rd 1414 55.9%
2024 38.68 959th 1432 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Penn Bernville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.78 763rd 1488 48.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Penn Bernville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.89 434th 1043 58.4%
2024 62.39 325th 1084 70.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Penn Bernville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.60 828th 1495 44.6%
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Rank History for White students at Penn Bernville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.13 670th 1236 45.8%
2024 48.93 671st 1229 45.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Penn Bernville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 459 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 490 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1990 466 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 463 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 460 0 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 483 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 496 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 534 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 534 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 543 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 409 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 406 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 402 9 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 390 3 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 382 8 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 382 8 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 370 4 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 371 5 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 366 9 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 358 8 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2008 336 13 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 322 19 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 315 22 3 35 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2011 296 27 4 34 0 0 0 0 361
2012 308 17 4 32 0 0 0 0 361
2013 302 15 5 36 0 0 0 0 358
2014 308 11 3 39 0 0 3 0 364
2015 303 7 4 38 0 0 5 0 357
2016 305 10 5 36 0 0 8 0 364
2017 315 12 4 44 0 0 11 0 386
2018 329 9 4 44 0 0 12 0 398
2019 317 8 4 42 0 0 14 0 385
2020 304 6 5 48 0 0 15 0 378
2021 256 3 5 56 0 0 11 0 331
2022 259 7 4 60 0 0 11 0 341
2023 239 3 4 56 0 0 9 0 311

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 Penn Bernville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 27.8 16.6 n/a
1989 494 26.9 18.3 n/a
1990 472 26.9 17.5 0
1991 470 27.4 17.1 n/a
1992 470 28.3 16.6 n/a
1993 491 30.1 16.3 n/a
1994 507 30.1 16.8 n/a
1995 543 33.9 16.0 n/a
1996 543 33.9 16.0 n/a
1997 550 34.9 15.8 n/a
1998 421 25.7 16.4 n/a
1999 420 26.7 15.7 n/a
2000 418 25.7 16.3 11.2
2001 406 26.9 15.1 12.8
2002 398 28.3 14.1 15.1
2003 398 28.3 14.1 15.1
2004 389 28.2 13.8 13.4
2005 405 28.5 14.2 14.8
2006 404 28.2 14.3 20.5
2007 395 31.5 12.5 22.3
2008 386 33.5 11.5 26.7
2009 381 33.0 11.5 27
2010 375 31.4 11.9 25.9
2011 361 30.3 11.8 26
2012 361 28.3 12.7 29.1
2013 358 28.8 12.4 30.2
2014 364 28.4 12.7 28
2015 357 29.0 12.3 30.5
2016 364 29.0 12.5 30.5
2017 386 31.1 12.4 33.2
2018 398 29.8 13.3 31.9
2019 385 29.9 12.8 34.8
2020 378 27.7 13.6 34.9
2021 331 27.5 12.0 41.7
2022 341 30.5 11.1 35.8
2023 311 29.1 10.6 42.1

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 Penn Bernville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 27.8 16.6 n/a
1989 494 26.9 18.3 n/a
1990 472 26.9 17.5 0
1991 470 27.4 17.1 n/a
1992 470 28.3 16.6 n/a
1993 491 30.1 16.3 n/a
1994 507 30.1 16.8 n/a
1995 543 33.9 16.0 n/a
1996 543 33.9 16.0 n/a
1997 550 34.9 15.8 n/a
1998 421 25.7 16.4 n/a
1999 420 26.7 15.7 n/a
2000 418 25.7 16.3 11.2
2001 406 26.9 15.1 12.8
2002 398 28.3 14.1 15.1
2003 398 28.3 14.1 15.1
2004 389 28.2 13.8 13.4
2005 405 28.5 14.2 14.8
2006 404 28.2 14.3 20.5
2007 395 31.5 12.5 22.3
2008 386 33.5 11.5 26.7
2009 381 33.0 11.5 27
2010 375 31.4 11.9 25.9
2011 361 30.3 11.8 26
2012 361 28.3 12.7 29.1
2013 358 28.8 12.4 30.2
2014 364 28.4 12.7 28
2015 357 29.0 12.3 30.5
2016 364 29.0 12.5 30.5
2017 386 31.1 12.4 33.2
2018 398 29.8 13.3 31.9
2019 385 29.9 12.8 34.8
2020 378 27.7 13.6 34.9
2021 331 27.5 12.0 41.7
2022 341 30.5 11.1 35.8
2023 311 29.1 10.6 42.1

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 Penn Bernville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $183 (1.1%) $16,341 (98.9%) $16,524
2020 $251 (1.4%) $17,232 (98.6%) $17,484
2021 $873 (4.3%) $19,292 (95.7%) $20,166
2022 $975 (4.7%) $19,598 (95.3%) $20,573

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Penn Bernville 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 526th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 741st of 1534 Elementary schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Penn Bernville Elementary School)77.573.6
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Penn Bernville Elementary School)82.552.9
 29.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Penn Bernville Elementary School)6052.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Penn Bernville Elementary School)87.370.9
 16.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Penn Bernville Elementary School)61.843.8
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Penn Bernville Elementary School)39.634
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Penn Bernville Elementary School)56.342.6
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Penn Bernville Elementary School)66.657.9
 8.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Penn Bernville Elementary School)74.164.9
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Penn Bernville Elementary School)60.453.2
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Penn Bernville Elementary School)87.370.9
 16.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Penn Bernville Elementary School)6851.6
 16.4%
   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 Students385311
 19.2%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic4256
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White317239
 24.6%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%42.1%
 7.3%


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Penn Bernville Elementary School ranks 812th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Penn Bernville Elementary School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Penn Bernville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Tulpehocken Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Penn Bernville Elementary School.


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