At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
596
Bernd Elementary School: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Bernd Elementary School
Bernd Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Macon. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Bibb County. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (84.6%) and White (8.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bernd Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.4%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black84.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bibb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hartley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Porter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Bruce Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Williams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
294 reported students
Skyview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
423 reported students
Burdell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Public schools near Bernd Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 675 | 3.6 mi |
| Burdell Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 433 | 3.8 mi |
| Alexander II Magnet School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 465 | 4.7 mi |
| Ingram/Pye Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 450 | 5 mi |
| Bruce Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 411 | 5 mi |
| Williams Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 294 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bernd Elementary School
What grades does Bernd Elementary School serve?
Bernd Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bibb County.
How many students attend Bernd Elementary School?
Bernd Elementary School reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bernd Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 356 students and 28.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bernd Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bernd Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bibb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bernd Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bernd Elementary School in?
Bernd Elementary School is part of Bibb County, based in Macon, GA, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bernd Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School (3.6 mi), Burdell Elementary School (3.8 mi), Alexander II Magnet School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.