Berkey School

1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Berkey School serves 312 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Berkey School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
312 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Berkey School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Berkey School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Berkey School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Berkey School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Berkey School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
26%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Berkey School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Berkey School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Berkey School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Berkey School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Berkey School?
312 students attend Berkey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Berkey School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkey School?
Berkey School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Berkey School offer ?
Berkey School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Berkey School part of?
Berkey School is part of New Kensington-Arnold School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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