Berkeley Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkeley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Berkeley Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Berkeley Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
35%
31%
White
52%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Berkeley Elementary School often compared to?
Berkeley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Berkeley Elementary School?
635 students attend Berkeley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Berkeley Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Elementary School?
Berkeley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Berkeley Elementary School offer ?
Berkeley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkeley Elementary School part of?
Berkeley Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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