Excellent
#29 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Kernsville Sch
Elementary School · Parkland Sd · Orefield, PA
A Parkland Sd elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5051 Kernsville Rd, Orefield, PA 18069
- Math 84% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kernsville Sch score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Kernsville Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,357
Median home value
$407,200
Median rent
$2,225/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Schnecksville SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Ironton SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Parkland Sd
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kernsville Sch is listed in Parkland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kernsville Sch
Kernsville Sch is a public elementary school in Orefield, PA, part of Parkland Sd, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kernsville Sch
What grades does Kernsville Sch serve?
Kernsville Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kernsville Sch?
Kernsville Sch has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kernsville Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kernsville Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kernsville Sch rank in PA?
Kernsville Sch ranks #29 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kernsville Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kernsville Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kernsville Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kernsville Sch has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kernsville Sch a charter school?
No, Kernsville Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kernsville Sch a Title I school?
No, Kernsville Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kernsville Sch?
28.0% of students at Kernsville Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (610) 351-5840
- Area population (ZIP 18069)
- 8,804
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18069; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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