Cragmont Elementary

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cragmont Elementary School, located in the North Berkeley hills, is a well-regarded public school within the Berkeley Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Perched at an elevated location, Cragmont is frequently noted for its scenic views and its focus on creating a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to excel both academically and socially.

The school places a significant emphasis on "whole-child" development, integrating arts, science, and social-emotional learning into its curriculum. Cragmont benefits from an active and engaged parent community, which frequently supports school programs, enrichment activities, and campus improvements. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a deep curiosity for learning.

290

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cragmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	66
Black	29
Asian	29
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

White
110 (37.9%)
Hispanic
66 (22.8%)
Two or More
55 (19.0%)
Black
29 (10.0%)
Asian
29 (10.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Berkeley Unified
Phone:	(510)644-8810
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 55

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 56