BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BERNE, NY with about 399 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo (BKW) Elementary School, located in the rural community of Berne, New York, serves as the primary educational foundation for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District. As a small, community-focused school, it prides itself on fostering a supportive and close-knit environment where students in the elementary grades receive personalized attention. The school is deeply integrated into the local area, emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to promote student growth both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State learning standards while incorporating opportunities for enrichment and extracurricular involvement. Beyond core academics, BKW Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to the secondary level. By leveraging its location in the Helderberg region, the school often incorporates elements of the local environment into its programs, maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and the unique needs of a smaller, rural student population.

For more information, contact BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 872-2030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.