BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charter School 696 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Berkley Elementary School, located in Auburndale, Florida, serves as a central hub for academic development within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their foundational years can thrive. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the institution focuses on equipping young learners with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science necessary for long-term academic success.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Berkley Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Auburndale community to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate not only proficient students but also responsible citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.

696

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	179
Black	31
Asian	14
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
454 (65.2%)
Hispanic
179 (25.7%)
Black
31 (4.5%)
Two or More
17 (2.4%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)968-5024
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/berkleyelm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 107

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	132

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BERKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	49.7%
Male	350	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)