Kernsville Sch

kernsville.parklandsd.org/

447 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kernsville Elementary School is a public school located in Orefield, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Parkland School District. As part of a highly-regarded district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor in subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing community engagement and the active involvement of parents and families in the educational process.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future academic success by utilizing modern teaching methodologies and technology integration. Beyond traditional academics, Kernsville Elementary promotes a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular opportunities and character-building initiatives. By maintaining strong alignment with the Parkland School District’s broader mission, Kernsville serves as a foundational pillar for students in the Orefield area, encouraging both individual achievement and collaborative learning within a diverse and inclusive setting.

447

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kernsville Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	49
Black	18
Asian	39
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.0 %)
Asian
39 (8.7 %)
Black
18 (4.0 %)
Two or More
17 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Parkland SD
Phone:	(610)351-5840
Website:	http://kernsville.parklandsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 70