BRECKNOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brecknock El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Eastern Lancaster County SD school district, located in Denver, PA with about 462 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 34 teachers, Brecknock El Sch 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.

Brecknock Elementary School is a public school located in Denver, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Eastern Lancaster County School District (ELANCO). Situated in a rural-suburban setting, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. It typically serves students from kindergarten through the fifth grade, focusing on foundational academic skills in core subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the ELANCO school system, Brecknock Elementary adheres to a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transition while encouraging critical thinking and character development. The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to active parental involvement, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere. With its location in the rolling landscape of Lancaster County, the school serves as a central hub for the local families in the Denver area, maintaining a strong focus on small-school values within a comprehensive district framework.

For more information, contact Brecknock El Sch at (717) 445-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

361 School Rd
Denver, PA 17517-8827
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BRECKNOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denver, PA with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
462
Teachers:
34.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 462 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRECKNOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.2%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.