Bernardston Elementary

www.pvrsdk12.org

204 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bernardston Elementary School, located in Bernardston, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational institution within the Pioneer Valley Regional School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of strong community values. By providing a core curriculum integrated with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions while nurturing their curiosity and social-emotional growth.

The school functions as a community-centered hub that encourages active participation from parents, staff, and local stakeholders to create a collaborative educational experience. Through its association with the larger Pioneer Valley district, Bernardston Elementary benefits from shared resources and a structured commitment to excellence in public education. Whether focusing on literacy, numeracy, or creative development, the school maintains a mission centered on student success and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

204

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernardston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	7
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
190 (93.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pioneer Valley
Phone:	(413)648-9356
Website:	http://www.pvrsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 24