BERKLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Berkley Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berkley school district, located in Berkley, MA with about 529 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 33 teachers, Berkley Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Community School, located at 59 South Main Street in Berkley, Massachusetts, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the local community. As part of the Berkley Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to become active, curious, and responsible members of their school community.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, families, and the town to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided through their official district website, families can stay connected with school policies, curriculum updates, and community events. Through its commitment to a student-centered approach, Berkley Community School strives to prepare its youth for future success while upholding the values and spirit of the Berkley community.

For more information, contact Berkley Community School at (508) 822-9550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

59 South Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
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BERKLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Berkley, MA with about 529 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Berkley
Total Students:
529
Teachers:
33.75
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 529 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BERKLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.