At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 409
289
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
101%+30.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Berkey Sch is a public elementary serving grades 1–2 in Arnold, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 289 students. It is part of the New Kensington-Arnold SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
289 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
101% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–2
DistrictNew Kensington-Arnold SD
County42129
CityArnold
ZIP15068
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421674007533
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment289
White37.7%
Hispanic / Latino3.8%
Black / African American34.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races23.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
37.7%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
34.3%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
23.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.