Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kernsville School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kernsville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kernsville School's student population of 447 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kernsville School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kernsville School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kernsville School's ranking?
Kernsville School is ranked #148 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kernsville School often compared to?
Kernsville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kernsville School?
447 students attend Kernsville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kernsville School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kernsville School?
Kernsville School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kernsville School offer ?
Kernsville School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kernsville School part of?
Kernsville School is part of Parkland School District.
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