Berkley Community School

www.BerkleyPublicSchools.org

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

479

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkley Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	18
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
430 (89.8 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.8 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Berkley
Phone:	(508)822-9550
Website:	http://www.BerkleyPublicSchools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 61

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 86