BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(561)304-2000

bkes.palmbeachschools.org

1,046 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

1,046

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	760
Black	93
Asian	13
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
760 (72.7 %)
White
164 (15.7 %)
Black
93 (8.9 %)
Asian
13 (1.2 %)
Two or More
13 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)304-2000
Website:	http://bkes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	615
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 180

Grade 3 188

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 196

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	153
Grade 1	148
Grade 2	180
Grade 3	188
Grade 4	161
Grade 5	196

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	553	52.9%
Male	493	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)