Berrien Elementary School

802 Middle School Cir
Nashville, GA 31639

653 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Berrien Elementary School, located at 802 Middle School Circle in Nashville, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Berrien County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The school is integrated into the local Nashville community, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering a safe and collaborative educational setting that prepares children for their subsequent years in middle and high school.

The school operates with a focus on student growth and community involvement, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through standardized curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a location central to the district’s other educational facilities, Berrien Elementary plays a vital role in the K-12 pipeline for families in the area. The administration and staff prioritize academic achievement and character development, aiming to build a strong educational baseline that encourages lifelong learning and student success.

653

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berrien Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	61
Black	87
Asian	1
Two or More	38

White
466 (71.4 %)
Black
87 (13.3 %)
Hispanic
61 (9.3 %)
Two or More
38 (5.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Berrien County
Phone:	(229)686-2939
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	692
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 218

Grade 4 205

Grade 5 230