Enrollment
289
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arnold, PA
Berkey Sch
Federal NCES profile for Berkey Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421674007533
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkey Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Berkey Sch has class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Kensington-Arnold Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421674007533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkey Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkey Sch
Berkey Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Arnold, Pennsylvania, enrolling 289 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Arnold's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roy a. Hunt El Sch (609 students): Berkey Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
New Kensington-Arnold Sd also operates Valley Jshs (905 students) and Roy a. Hunt El Sch (609 students) alongside Berkey Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkey Sch compares
Berkey Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
African American 34.3%
Two or More 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Berkey Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Kensington-Arnold Sd, which includes Berkey Sch.
$15,569
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 55.8%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berkey Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy a. Hunt El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkey Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Arnold
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berkey Sch
How many students attend Berkey Sch?
Berkey Sch has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arnold, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkey Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkey Sch is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkey Sch?
100.0% of students at Berkey Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkey Sch?
The largest demographic group at Berkey Sch is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Arnold, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkey Sch?
Berkey Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Berkey Sch a good school?
Berkey Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Kensington-Arnold Sd?
Besides Berkey Sch, New Kensington-Arnold Sd also operates Valley Jshs (905 students), Roy a. Hunt El Sch (609 students), and Martin Sch (147 students). See the New Kensington-Arnold Sd district page for the complete list.
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