BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 696 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 70 teachers, BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Auburndale, Florida, serves as a central hub for academic development within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their foundational years can thrive. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the institution focuses on equipping young learners with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science necessary for long-term academic success.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Berkley Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Auburndale community to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate not only proficient students but also responsible citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 968-5024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5240 BERKLEY RD
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823-8491
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BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 696 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
POLK DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
POLK
Total Students:
696
Teachers:
70
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
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 696 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.2%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
Black or African American
5.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.4%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.