Berkshire Elementary

berkshirees.bcps.org

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Berkshire Elementary, located on Poplar Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and engaging instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Berkshire Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s digital presence serves as a resource hub for parents and guardians, providing access to essential information such as school policies, calendar events, and classroom updates. By maintaining clear lines of communication and fostering a positive, inclusive culture, Berkshire Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their formative years.

471

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkshire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	173
Black	83
Asian	5
Two or More	42
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
173 (36.7 %)
White
160 (34.0 %)
Black
83 (17.6 %)
Two or More
42 (8.9 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-7008
Website:	http://berkshirees.bcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 40

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 76