New Berlin Elementary School

www.pretzelpride.com/

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Berlin Elementary School, located at 600 N Cedar St in New Berlin, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the New Berlin Community Unit School District 16, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills for its young students. The school emphasizes a close-knit, student-centered approach, benefiting from its position within a small-town district that prioritizes parent involvement and individualized attention.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for being an integral part of the New Berlin community identity. By offering a range of activities and programs designed to engage elementary-aged children, the institution strives to prepare students for a successful transition to the district’s middle and high school levels. With a commitment to academic excellence and character building, New Berlin Elementary remains a central pillar for families in the area, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience within a safe and nurturing setting.

440

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Berlin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	18

White
404 (91.8 %)
Two or More
18 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.0 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	New Berlin CUSD 16
Phone:	(217)488-6054
Website:	http://www.pretzelpride.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 81

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 59