Brecknock El Sch

Brecknock El Sch is a mid-sized elementary-level community in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, overseen by Governor Mifflin SD. The school enrolls 459 students in grades K through 4.

Brecknock El Sch is one of 6 schools operated by Governor Mifflin SD, a district that hosts 4,154 students overall.

On demographics, Brecknock El Sch shows that White students make up the majority at 70%. Beyond that, the school logs 18% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 4% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Berks County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, Brecknock El Sch shows 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.1:1, putting Brecknock El Sch higher than the state norm the norm. Around 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Berks County (around 67%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Brecknock El Sch tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 35.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 51.4%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Berks County put the typical household earns roughly $79,777 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Berks County runs 95 public schools (combined enrollment of about 62,375 students), of which Brecknock El Sch is one.

Nearest neighbor: Shiloh Hills El Sch, around 3.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Brecknock El Sch. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Brecknock El Sch at 4th of 9; the average score across the group is 48.8%.

Brecknock El Sch operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Brecknock El Sch has shrank 10%, going from 509 students in 2018 to 459 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 80% to 70% over that span.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.