Kernsville School

Summary:

Kernsville School is an exceptional elementary school located in Orefield, PA, serving 447 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Parkland School District, Kernsville consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kernsville's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 84.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 81.1% in PSSA English Language Arts, far exceeding the state and district averages. The school's success extends across student subgroups, with top rankings for female, male, white, low-income, and disabled students. Kernsville's student-teacher ratio is also lower than nearby schools in the Parkland district, and the school has increased its per-student spending in recent years, indicating a commitment to educational resources.

When compared to other schools in the region, Kernsville stands out as a true standout. While Cetronia School and Fogelsville School in the Parkland district perform well, they lag behind Kernsville in key metrics. Similarly, Clarence M. Gockley Elementary and Zephyr Elementary in the Whitehall-Coplay School District, as well as Muhlenberg Elementary in the Allentown City School District, fall short of Kernsville's exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5051 Kernsville Rd
       Orefield, PA  18069-2321


(610) 351-5840

District: Parkland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,200 Help


Students who attend Kernsville School usually attend:

Middle:    Orefield Middle School
High:    Parkland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Asian:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kernsville School ranks better than 94.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Parkland School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (13.1%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kernsville School is 13.4, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Parkland School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kernsville School is $21,200, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Parkland School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kernsville School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kernsville School 89th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Kernsville School in the ranking list.)

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Parkland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkland School District 42nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kernsville School

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Rank History for all students at Kernsville School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.16 343rd 1302 73.7%
2004 81.86 213th 1308 83.7%
2005 71.55 373rd 1299 71.3%
2006 74.20 379th 1545 75.5%
2007 76.87 314th 1555 79.8%
2008 82.76 137th 1551 91.2%
2009 75.36 334th 1549 78.4%
2010 71.79 450th 1579 71.5%
2011 69.86 509th 1597 68.1%
2012 79.12 240th 1599 85.0%
2013 73.95 402nd 1519 73.5%
2014 79.96 220th 1467 85.0%
2015 87.94 92nd 1474 93.8%
2016 84.54 176th 1554 88.7%
2017 90.40 41st 1547 97.3%
2018 88.74 83rd 1530 94.6%
2019 92.36 20th 1544 98.7%
2021 89.88 86th 1433 94.0%
2022 91.85 61st 1534 96.0%
2023 92.25 51st 1534 96.7%
2024 90.18 89th 1526 94.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kernsville School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.30 26th 1414 98.2%
2024 88.80 69th 1432 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Kernsville School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.53 98th 1488 93.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kernsville School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.60 50th 1043 95.2%
2024 95.67 24th 1084 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Kernsville School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.59 89th 1495 94.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kernsville School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.33 41st 1236 96.7%
2024 88.34 77th 1229 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kernsville School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 540 2 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 550 1 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 562 3 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1991 554 2 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 577 4 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1993 591 6 26 3 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1994 606 8 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1995 645 9 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1996 645 9 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1997 691 8 24 15 1 n/a n/a 0 739
1998 672 8 24 18 3 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 700 9 27 16 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 597 9 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 598 12 24 10 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 569 11 28 7 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 569 11 28 7 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 550 9 23 11 3 n/a n/a 0 596
2005 525 11 23 19 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 527 6 22 22 3 n/a n/a 0 580
2007 517 7 26 14 4 n/a n/a 0 568
2008 526 10 32 17 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 497 11 39 25 7 n/a n/a 0 579
2010 487 13 37 30 5 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 433 6 34 20 5 0 1 0 499
2012 412 6 33 16 4 0 3 0 474
2013 382 6 39 30 3 0 6 0 466
2014 326 12 31 35 0 0 18 0 422
2015 326 11 36 49 1 1 21 0 445
2016 296 8 40 52 2 1 17 0 416
2017 281 11 43 51 1 0 21 0 408
2018 273 7 42 55 0 0 11 0 388
2019 274 8 44 43 1 0 7 0 377
2020 297 15 39 45 1 1 5 0 403
2021 277 13 36 33 1 1 9 0 370
2022 297 16 32 41 1 1 10 0 398
2023 322 18 39 49 1 1 17 0 447
2024 319 20 51 62 1 1 21 0 475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kernsville School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 31.2 18.1 n/a
1989 581 32.2 18.0 n/a
1990 590 33.2 17.7 0
1991 577 34.4 16.7 n/a
1992 605 33.6 18.0 n/a
1993 626 31.0 20.2 n/a
1994 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1995 697 37.4 18.6 n/a
1996 697 37.4 18.6 n/a
1997 739 37.9 19.5 n/a
1998 725 39.4 18.4 n/a
1999 753 41.4 18.2 n/a
2000 635 35.5 17.9 8
2001 645 36.3 17.8 6.5
2002 616 41.4 14.9 11
2003 616 41.4 14.9 11
2004 596 37.0 16.1 6
2005 581 34.5 16.8 11.7
2006 580 35.7 16.2 5.3
2007 568 36.2 15.7 6
2008 585 35.0 16.7 6.7
2009 579 33.6 17.2 11.9
2010 572 34.4 16.6 14.7
2011 499 32.0 15.5 14.8
2012 474 30.5 15.5 12.9
2013 466 28.6 16.2 13.3
2014 422 28.8 14.6 16.1
2015 445 30.0 14.8 17.8
2016 416 29.0 14.3 22.1
2017 408 29.3 13.9 18.6
2018 388 29.7 13.0 20.4
2019 377 28.7 13.1 20.2
2020 403 30.7 13.1 21.3
2021 370 32.7 11.3 17.6
2022 398 30.7 12.9 18.6
2023 447 32.7 13.6 23.7
2024 475 35.3 13.4 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kernsville School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 31.2 18.1 n/a
1989 581 32.2 18.0 n/a
1990 590 33.2 17.7 0
1991 577 34.4 16.7 n/a
1992 605 33.6 18.0 n/a
1993 626 31.0 20.2 n/a
1994 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1995 697 37.4 18.6 n/a
1996 697 37.4 18.6 n/a
1997 739 37.9 19.5 n/a
1998 725 39.4 18.4 n/a
1999 753 41.4 18.2 n/a
2000 635 35.5 17.9 8
2001 645 36.3 17.8 6.5
2002 616 41.4 14.9 11
2003 616 41.4 14.9 11
2004 596 37.0 16.1 6
2005 581 34.5 16.8 11.7
2006 580 35.7 16.2 5.3
2007 568 36.2 15.7 6
2008 585 35.0 16.7 6.7
2009 579 33.6 17.2 11.9
2010 572 34.4 16.6 14.7
2011 499 32.0 15.5 14.8
2012 474 30.5 15.5 12.9
2013 466 28.6 16.2 13.3
2014 422 28.8 14.6 16.1
2015 445 30.0 14.8 17.8
2016 416 29.0 14.3 22.1
2017 408 29.3 13.9 18.6
2018 388 29.7 13.0 20.4
2019 377 28.7 13.1 20.2
2020 403 30.7 13.1 21.3
2021 370 32.7 11.3 17.6
2022 398 30.7 12.9 18.6
2023 447 32.7 13.6 23.7
2024 475 35.3 13.4 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kernsville School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $931 (5.5%) $16,071 (94.5%) $17,002
2020 $724 (4.3%) $16,184 (95.7%) $16,908
2021 $748 (3.7%) $19,620 (96.3%) $20,368
2022 $640 (3.0%) $20,560 (97.0%) $21,200

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kernsville School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 1534 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kernsville School)98.286
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kernsville School)94.881.3
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Kernsville School)78.782
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Kernsville School)98.397.5
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kernsville School)90.278.2
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Kernsville School)77.679.7
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kernsville School)85.184.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Kernsville School)84.382.6
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Kernsville School)98.397.5
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kernsville School)89.781
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377447
 18.6%
African American818
 125%
American Indian11
Asian4439
 11.4%
Hispanic4349
 14%
Pacific Islander01
White274322
 17.5%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.2%23.7%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kernsville School

Students at Kernsville School are 67% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Kernsville School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orefield Middle School
High : Parkland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Kernsville School.

Yes. Kernsville School ranks in the top 5.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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