Berenda Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/berenda

709 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Berenda Elementary School, located at 26820 Club Dr. in Madera, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madera Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary for future success. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its elementary-age student population.

Beyond classroom instruction, Berenda Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering community and school spirit. The faculty and staff work collaboratively to engage parents and guardians, believing that a strong home-school partnership is vital to student achievement. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedication to inclusive learning, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped for the transition to middle school and beyond.

709

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berenda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	621
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Hispanic
621 (87.6%)
White
44 (6.2%)
Two or More
31 (4.4%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)674-3325
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/berenda
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 110

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Berenda Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	102
Grade 6	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Berenda Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	46.5%
Male	379	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)