Hereford El Sch

506 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Hereford Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K–5 and is part of the Upper Perkiomen School District. Located in a rural, scenic setting in Hereford, Pennsylvania, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community connections. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities for enrichment, collaboration, and foundational skill-building essential for their future education.

The school is well-regarded for its small-town atmosphere and dedicated faculty, who prioritize personalized attention to help students reach their full potential. Beyond the standard classroom experience, Hereford Elementary encourages parent and community involvement, maintaining a collaborative approach to education. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational tools, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, inquisitive, and successful members of the wider community.

506

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hereford El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	36
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	22

White
432 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.1 %)
Two or More
22 (4.3 %)
Black
11 (2.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)

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:	Upper Perkiomen SD
Phone:	(215)679-4151
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 121