GODFREY G. BERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Godfrey G. Berry Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Bay Union school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 500 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Godfrey G. Berry Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Godfrey G. Berry Elementary, located in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 6 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The campus is situated in a residential area, functioning as a local community hub that emphasizes foundational academic development and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

As part of the broader San Diego Unified system, the school follows district-wide standards for curriculum and instruction while maintaining its own unique community culture. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transition, Berry Elementary typically integrates traditional core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities intended to foster critical thinking and collaborative skills in its young learners.

For more information, contact Godfrey G. Berry Elementary at (619) 628-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.