Berkshire Elementary

www.berkshireschools.org

524 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ledgemont Elementary is a public school located in Thompson, Ohio, serving students in the Geauga County area. As part of the Berkshire Local School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic skills, social development, and personal growth for young learners. The campus serves as a central hub for the Thompson community, fostering a collaborative environment where teachers and staff strive to prepare students for their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Berkshire Schools, which focuses on innovation, student engagement, and excellence in education. By leveraging the resources of the consolidated district, Ledgemont Elementary aims to provide its students with modern learning opportunities while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere of a local neighborhood school. Families interested in specific school programs, district updates, or enrollment information can find further details through the official Berkshire Schools website at http://www.berkshireschools.org.

524

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkshire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Two or More	19

White
490 (93.5 %)
Two or More
19 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.7 %)
Black
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:	Berkshire Local
Phone:	(440)298-3314
Website:	http://www.berkshireschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 94