BEREA COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Berea Community Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berea Independent school district, located in Berea, KY with about 554 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 39 teachers, Berea Community Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Berea Community Elementary School, located at 1 Pirate Pkwy in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the local community as part of the independent Berea Independent School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its position within a city renowned for its dedication to arts, crafts, and education, the school integrates local values into its curriculum to create a well-rounded learning experience for its young students.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success both inside and outside the classroom through a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. With the "Pirates" as their mascot, the school promotes a strong sense of school spirit and community identity, encouraging students to take pride in their work and their contributions to the school culture. Through active collaboration between dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and the surrounding Berea community, the elementary school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Berea Community Elementary School at (859) 986-4065 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4065
BEREA COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Berea, KY with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Berea Independent
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 39.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 554 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEREA COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.