Berry Elementary School

10155 Berry Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603

berry.ccboe.com/

721 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Berry Elementary School, located on Berry Road in Waldorf, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving the Charles County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on foundational education, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its young learners while emphasizing social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding Waldorf community, prioritizing transparent communication with families to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources provided by the Charles County Public School system, Berry Elementary integrates modern instructional practices with traditional learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing space that promotes lifelong learning and citizenship.

721

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	96
Black	441
Asian	49
Two or More	83
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
441 (61.2 %)
Hispanic
96 (13.3 %)
Two or More
83 (11.5 %)
Asian
49 (6.8 %)
White
48 (6.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)638-2330
Website:	http://berry.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 41

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 130