BERKEY SCHOOL
Berkey Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Kensington-Arnold SD school district, located in Arnold, PA with about 296 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd 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, Berkey Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
H.D. Berkey School is an elementary school located in Arnold, Pennsylvania, and serves as a vital component of the New Kensington-Arnold School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its young learners, focusing on foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors and instill a sense of community pride.
As part of the New Kensington-Arnold district, H.D. Berkey emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success. The school utilizes modern educational resources and teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, H.D. Berkey School plays an essential role in the development and academic progression of elementary-age children in the Arnold area.
For more information, contact Berkey Sch at (724) 335-1713 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Arnold, PA 15068-4107
(724) 335-1713
BERKEY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Arnold, PA with about 296 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Kensington-Arnold SD
- Total Students:
- 296
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 296 students
- White
- 47.3%
- Black or African American
- 37.2%
- Two or more races
- 11.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.