At a glance
Reported students
658
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
734
Berkeley Elementary: 658 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
18.8:1 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
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Berkeley Elementary
Berkeley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Moncks Corner. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Berkeley 01. NCES reports 658 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the South Carolina 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 White (52%) and Black (31.2%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Berkeley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black31.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Berkeley 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Boulder Bluff Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
659 reported students
Moncks Corner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Westview Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
688 reported students
Sangaree Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
578 reported students
College Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
750 reported students
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
766 reported students
Public schools near Berkeley Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesville Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 1,239 | 3.8 mi |
| Moncks Corner Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 670 | 4.5 mi |
| Berkeley Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–08 | 764 | 5.8 mi |
| Foxbank Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 1,126 | 7.4 mi |
| Cane Bay Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 1,161 | 7.7 mi |
| Cross Elementary Elementary · Berkeley 01 | PK–05 | 421 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Elementary
What grades does Berkeley Elementary serve?
Berkeley Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Berkeley 01.
How many students attend Berkeley Elementary?
Berkeley Elementary reported 658 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 564 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 658 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Berkeley Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berkeley Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berkeley 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Berkeley Elementary in?
Berkeley Elementary is part of Berkeley 01, based in Moncks Corner, SC, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Berkeley Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitesville Elementary (3.8 mi), Moncks Corner Elementary (4.5 mi), Berkeley Preparatory Academy (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.