Berkey Sch

www.nkasd.com/schools/hd-berkey-school/

289 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

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.

289

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkey Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	11
Black	99
Asian	1
Two or More	69

White
109 (37.7%)
Black
99 (34.3%)
Two or More
69 (23.9%)
Hispanic
11 (3.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Kensington-Arnold SD
Phone:	(724)335-1713
Website:	http://www.nkasd.com/schools/hd-berkey-school/
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 142