At a glance
Reported students
420
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Berwick Elementary School: 420 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Berwick Elementary School
Berwick Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Berwick. It is one of 21 current school records connected to St. Mary Parish. NCES reports 420 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 White (59.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. 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 Berwick Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.44 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.08
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.3%
- Hispanic19%
- Black11.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
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 St. Mary Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
M.E. Norman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
335 reported students
Wyandotte Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
Raintree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
254 reported students
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
601 reported students
J.S. Aucoin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Public schools near Berwick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia B. Maitland School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 199 | 1.1 mi |
| M.E. Norman Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 335 | 1.2 mi |
| Wyandotte Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 300 | 2.7 mi |
| Bayou Vista Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 340 | 2.7 mi |
| Stephensville Elementary School Elementary · St. Martin Parish | PK–08 | 96 | 5.1 mi |
| Hattie A. Watts Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–04 | 601 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berwick Elementary School
What grades does Berwick Elementary School serve?
Berwick Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Mary Parish.
How many students attend Berwick Elementary School?
Berwick Elementary School reported 420 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 445 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berwick Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 420 students and 32.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Berwick Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berwick Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Mary Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Berwick Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.9% 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 Berwick Elementary School in?
Berwick Elementary School is part of St. Mary Parish, based in Centerville, LA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berwick Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Julia B. Maitland School (1.1 mi), M.E. Norman Elementary School (1.2 mi), Wyandotte Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.