Hereford Elementary School

Public K-3

1043 Gravel Pike
Hereford, PA 18056-1501

(215) 679-4151

District: Upper Perkiomen School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,291

Students who attend Hereford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Upper Perkiomen Middle School
High:	Upper Perkiomen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 506

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hereford Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Hereford Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Upper Perkiomen School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Upper Perkiomen School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hereford Elementary School is 13.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Upper Perkiomen School District! (See more...)

Compare Hereford Elementary School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hereford Elementary School is $17,291, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Upper Perkiomen School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hereford Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Upper Perkiomen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Perkiomen School District 135^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hereford Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	56.91	787^th	1545	49.1%
2007	51.63	934^th	1555	39.9%
2008	62.71	682^nd	1551	56.0%
2009	56.93	831^st	1549	46.4%
2010	65.02	632^nd	1579	60.0%
2011	65.33	635^th	1597	60.2%
2012	72.02	484^th	1599	69.7%
2013	70.98	476^th	1519	68.7%
2014	65.72	597^th	1467	59.3%
2015	63.48	628^th	1474	57.4%
2016	65.48	627^th	1554	59.7%
2017	65.39	611^th	1547	60.5%
2018	61.86	681^st	1530	55.5%
2019	54.16	844^th	1544	45.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

I have a son with special needs. The school district made sure he had what he needed without hesitation. The school staff was wonderful. My child is in a regular classroom and he has been successful thanks to the dedication and support of all the teachers!!! Hereford Proud :) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hereford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	630	3	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1990	672	1	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	688
1991	594	5	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
1992	624	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1993	618	8	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	639
1994	597	4	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
1995	586	4	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	605
1996	586	4	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	605
1997	601	5	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	621
1998	547	7	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	566
1999	518	6	3	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	540
2000	528	5	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	547
2001	499	8	3	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
2002	482	6	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2003	482	6	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2004	477	6	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2005	503	11	5	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2006	511	17	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
2007	510	11	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	537
2008	547	11	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
2009	765	19	6	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	813
2010	775	18	10	21	6	n/a	n/a	3	833
2011	791	17	11	25	6	4	2	0	856
2012	774	18	19	29	5	0	4	0	849
2013	807	17	23	33	4	1	7	0	892
2014	806	15	24	41	4	1	7	0	898
2015	790	16	24	40	5	1	6	0	882
2016	775	18	20	44	6	1	6	0	870
2017	778	22	16	53	5	0	11	0	885
2018	772	17	14	54	5	0	14	0	876
2019	748	14	10	54	4	0	18	0	848
2020	453	6	5	30	1	0	13	0	508
2021	416	3	4	27	1	0	16	0	467
2022	419	7	6	31	0	0	19	0	482
2023	432	11	5	36	0	0	22	0	506

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hereford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	647	29.3	22.0	n/a
1990	688	31.4	21.9	0
1991	610	29.7	20.5	n/a
1992	637	32.5	19.6	n/a
1993	639	30.0	21.3	n/a
1994	614	30.5	20.1	n/a
1995	605	29.5	20.5	n/a
1996	605	29.5	20.5	n/a
1997	621	31.6	19.7	n/a
1998	566	30.1	18.8	n/a
1999	540	29.2	18.5	n/a
2000	547	29.2	18.7	17.6
2001	525	26.1	20.1	20.2
2002	509	26.8	19.0	22.8
2003	509	26.8	19.0	22.8
2004	504	27.8	18.1	20.4
2005	538	28.7	18.7	21.6
2006	545	29.9	18.2	24.8
2007	537	32.2	16.7	24.4
2008	572	31.9	17.9	23.3
2009	813	44.5	18.3	22.1
2010	833	40.5	20.5	25.1
2011	856	43.4	19.6	25.2
2012	849	43.2	19.6	29.9
2013	892	51.6	17.2	29.1
2014	898	51.6	17.3	29.3
2015	882	53.0	16.6	31.4
2016	870	50.0	17.4	31.4
2017	885	54.3	16.2	36
2018	876	50.5	17.3	33.7
2019	848	51.8	16.3	35.3
2020	508	30.3	16.7	40.2
2021	467	29.3	15.9	38.1
2022	482	37.6	12.7	38.8
2023	506	36.6	13.7	44.3

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 Hereford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	647	29.3	22.0	n/a
1990	688	31.4	21.9	0
1991	610	29.7	20.5	n/a
1992	637	32.5	19.6	n/a
1993	639	30.0	21.3	n/a
1994	614	30.5	20.1	n/a
1995	605	29.5	20.5	n/a
1996	605	29.5	20.5	n/a
1997	621	31.6	19.7	n/a
1998	566	30.1	18.8	n/a
1999	540	29.2	18.5	n/a
2000	547	29.2	18.7	17.6
2001	525	26.1	20.1	20.2
2002	509	26.8	19.0	22.8
2003	509	26.8	19.0	22.8
2004	504	27.8	18.1	20.4
2005	538	28.7	18.7	21.6
2006	545	29.9	18.2	24.8
2007	537	32.2	16.7	24.4
2008	572	31.9	17.9	23.3
2009	813	44.5	18.3	22.1
2010	833	40.5	20.5	25.1
2011	856	43.4	19.6	25.2
2012	849	43.2	19.6	29.9
2013	892	51.6	17.2	29.1
2014	898	51.6	17.3	29.3
2015	882	53.0	16.6	31.4
2016	870	50.0	17.4	31.4
2017	885	54.3	16.2	36
2018	876	50.5	17.3	33.7
2019	848	51.8	16.3	35.3
2020	508	30.3	16.7	40.2
2021	467	29.3	15.9	38.1
2022	482	37.6	12.7	38.8
2023	506	36.6	13.7	44.3

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 Hereford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$448 (3.5%)	$12,424 (96.5%)	$12,871
2020	$772 (5.5%)	$13,272 (94.5%)	$14,044
2021	$1,042 (6.5%)	$15,086 (93.5%)	$16,128
2022	$387 (2.2%)	$16,904 (97.8%)	$17,291

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hereford Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hereford Elementary School)	53	42.7	10.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hereford Elementary School)	55.3	55.6	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
All Grades Math (Hereford Elementary School)	50.6	42.7	7.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hereford Elementary School)	60.5	55.6	4.9%
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	848	506	40.3%
African American	14	11	21.4%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	54	36	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	748	432	42.2%
Two or More Races	18	22	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	44.3%	9%

Schools Near Hereford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hereford Elementary School	Public	K-3	1043 Gravel Pike	Hereford	18056	Berks County	Upper Perkiomen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 679-4151	506	37	13.7	44.3%	432 (85.4%)	11 (2.2%)	36 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.3%)								(n/a)	51.2			51.2			55.3			55.3	$17,291	$387	$16,904
Upper Perkiomen 4th and 5th Grade Center	Public	4-5	510 Jefferson St	East Greenville	18041	Montgomery County	Upper Perkiomen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 679-6288	449	32	13.8	37.2%	366 (81.5%)	20 (4.5%)	36 (8.0%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.2%)	70.1	491^st of 1526 public elementary schools	67.8%		60.4	694^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.8%	203		57.2	51.8	54.6	87.9	87.9		68.1	56.4	62.4	$16,344	$590	$15,754
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1406 Route 100	Barto	19504	Berks County	Boyertown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 754-9589	509	34	14.8	41.5%	437 (85.9%)	15 (2.9%)	34 (6.7%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	48.7	879^th of 1526 public elementary schools	42.4%		47.1	920^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.0%	41	52.9	48.7	45.2	48.7	80.8	80.8	55.7	38.4	41.4	44.8	$25,837	$830	$25,007
Shoemaker Elementary School	Public	K-5	4068 N Fairview St	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 965-1626	589	41	14.3	22.2%	418 (71.0%)	28 (4.8%)	96 (16.3%)	21 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	78.6	317^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.2%		79.8	287^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.3%	30	57.6	74.5	65.0	65.9	87.9	87.9	64.2	68.4	79.0	70.7	$17,845	$481	$17,365
Macungie Elementary School	Public	K-5	4062 Brookside Rd	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1617	510	36	13.9	28.6%	383 (75.1%)	22 (4.3%)	65 (12.7%)	22 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	77.3	344^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.5%		71.9	456^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.3%	112	64.2	62.9	58.1	61.9	87.6	87.6	69.5	65.4	81.1	71.6	$18,605	$1,091	$17,514
Alburtis Elementary School	Public	K-5	222 West Third Street	Alburtis	18011	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1633	349	27	12.7	33.2%	224 (64.2%)	12 (3.4%)	78 (22.3%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.2%)	79.6	298^th of 1526 public elementary schools	80.5%		73.8	413^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.1%	115	82.5	61.5	44.6	63.0	88.5	88.5	75.4	80.8	71.5	75.8	$20,000	$1,704	$18,296
Pfaff Elementary School	Public	K-5	1600 Sleepy Hollow Road	Quakertown	18951	Bucks County	Quakertown Community School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 529-2850	482	32	15.1	36.1%	381 (79.0%)	11 (2.3%)	42 (8.7%)	25 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.6%)	55.5	785^th of 1526 public elementary schools	48.6%		62.7	641^st of 1534 public elementary schools	58.2%	144	59.3	63.8	46.6	57.1	82.5	82.5	47.3	45.5	45.4	46.1	$17,568	$409	$17,158
Willow Lane Elementary School	Public	K-5	6135 Sauerkraut Ln	Macungie	18062	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 519-3300	609	44	13.7	25.8%	413 (67.8%)	30 (4.9%)	84 (13.8%)	45 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.1%)	75.4	385^th of 1526 public elementary schools	74.8%		78.9	303^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	80.2%	82	60.9	73.0	53.6	62.1	87.0	87.0	67.0	68.7	66.1	67.2	$17,122	$469	$16,653
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	520 Elm St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1645	269	19	14.2	42.8%	168 (62.5%)	11 (4.1%)	71 (26.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)	62.4	657^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.9%		51.1	854^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.3%	197	76.0	36.9	46.7	53.9	76.1	76.1	72.0	52.2	60.0	61.7	$18,994	$1,187	$17,807
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)	66.0			66.0			73.2			73.2	$16,349	$634	$15,715

Frequently Asked Questions about Hereford Elementary School

How many students attend Hereford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Hereford Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hereford Elementary School?

Students at Hereford Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Hereford Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Upper Perkiomen Middle School
High : Upper Perkiomen High School

What district is Hereford Elementary School in?

Upper Perkiomen School District

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