BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERKELEY ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bloomfield Township School District school district, located in Bloomfield, NJ with about 459 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 35 teachers, BERKELEY ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

BERKELEY ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Bloomfield School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of strong character within its student body. It serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

The school is recognized for its dedication to inclusive education and its efforts to address the diverse needs of its students. By integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities, BERKELEY ELEMENTARY encourages children to explore their interests while building essential foundational skills. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, often working closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact BERKELEY ELEMENTARY at (973) 680-8540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

351 Bloomfield Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003-4804
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BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bloomfield, NJ with about 459 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
459
Teachers:
35.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 459 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.9%
Black or African American
28.8%
White
10.2%
Asian
7.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.