WILLIAM J BERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WILLIAM J BERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Jasper School District school district, located in HEIDELBERG, MS with about 503 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 29 teachers, WILLIAM J BERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
William J. Berry Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Heidelberg, Mississippi, serving students within the East Jasper Consolidated School District. As a foundational school in the community, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development in a structured learning atmosphere.
The school operates as a central hub for the local area, emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By utilizing resources provided through the East Jasper Consolidated School District, William J. Berry Elementary strives to offer a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both academic achievement and social growth. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication and updates.
For more information, contact WILLIAM J BERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 787-2607 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HEIDELBERG, MS 39439
(601) 787-2607
WILLIAM J BERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HEIDELBERG, MS with about 503 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Jasper School District
- Total Students:
- 503
- Teachers:
- 29.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- 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 503 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM J BERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.0%
- White
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.