Bern Elementary School serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Hills School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Bern Elementary School?
87 students attend Bern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bern Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bern Elementary School?
Bern Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bern Elementary School offer ?
Bern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bern Elementary School part of?
Bern Elementary School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
