Enrollment
231
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berlin, PA
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Brothersvalley Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420342000527
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berlin · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Brothersvalley Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, PA.
School address
District: Berlin Brothersvalley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420342000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Brothersvalley Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Brothersvalley Ms
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms is a small elementary school in Berlin, Pennsylvania, enrolling 231 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Berlin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch (290 students): Berlin Brothersvalley Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 12.6:1).
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd also operates Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch (290 students) and Berlin Brothersvalley Shs (248 students) alongside Berlin Brothersvalley Ms.
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 Berlin Brothersvalley Ms compares
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 93.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Berlin Brothersvalley Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berlin Brothersvalley Sd, which includes Berlin Brothersvalley Ms.
$15,831
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 61.5%
Federal 9.3%
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 Berlin Brothersvalley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berlin Brothersvalley Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Brothersvalley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Berlin
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 (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin Brothersvalley Ms
How many students attend Berlin Brothersvalley Ms?
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berlin, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley Ms is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berlin Brothersvalley Ms?
37.8% of students at Berlin Brothersvalley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Brothersvalley Ms?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Brothersvalley Ms is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Berlin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Brothersvalley Ms?
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berlin Brothersvalley Ms rank among public schools in Berlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Berlin Brothersvalley Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berlin, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berlin on the city page.
Is Berlin Brothersvalley Ms a good school?
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less 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 Berlin Brothersvalley Sd?
Besides Berlin Brothersvalley Ms, Berlin Brothersvalley Sd also operates Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch (290 students) and Berlin Brothersvalley Shs (248 students). See the Berlin Brothersvalley Sd district page for the complete list.
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