Berkeley Lake Elementary School

4300 S Berkeley Lake Rd NW
Duluth, GA 30096

838 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Berkeley Lake Elementary School, located in the city of Berkeley Lake, Georgia, serves students in the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on academic excellence, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration, and the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving, often utilizing project-based learning to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Berkeley Lake Elementary is known for its active community engagement and its commitment to fostering the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as art, music, and physical education programs, which aim to develop well-rounded individuals. With a dedicated staff and a supportive PTA, the school maintains a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes communication between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success.

838

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	356
Black	150
Asian	87
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
356 (42.5%)
White
193 (23.0%)
Black
150 (17.9%)
Asian
87 (10.4%)
Two or More
49 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)446-0947
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 129