BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 1,152 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 84 teachers, BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is situated on Kirk Road and operates with a commitment to providing a foundational academic experience for a diverse student body. Its educational approach focuses on core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the local district framework.

As a community-focused institution, Berkshire Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and school-home communication to support student success. While the school functions within the broader policies of the Palm Beach County district, it maintains its own identity by fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the varied academic and cultural needs of its neighborhood. Families interested in specific school programs, recent event calendars, or administrative contact information generally utilize the school's online portals or district resources to stay engaged with the campus community.

For more information, contact BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (561) 304-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1060 KIRK RD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406-4956
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BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 1,152 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PALM BEACH
Total Students:
1,152
Teachers:
84
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,152 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.0%
White
10.3%
Black or African American
8.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.