Berea Community Elementary School
448 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Berea Community Elementary School, located at 1 Pirate Pkwy in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the local community as part of the independent Berea Independent School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its position within a city renowned for its dedication to arts, crafts, and education, the school integrates local values into its curriculum to create a well-rounded learning experience for its young students.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success both inside and outside the classroom through a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. With the "Pirates" as their mascot, the school promotes a strong sense of school spirit and community identity, encouraging students to take pride in their work and their contributions to the school culture. Through active collaboration between dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and the surrounding Berea community, the elementary school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success both inside and outside the classroom through a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. With the "Pirates" as their mascot, the school promotes a strong sense of school spirit and community identity, encouraging students to take pride in their work and their contributions to the school culture. Through active collaboration between dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and the surrounding Berea community, the elementary school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
448
Total Students
34.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 358 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 42 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White358 (79.9%)
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Two or More42 (9.4%)
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Hispanic26 (5.8%)
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Black20 (4.5%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
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: | Berea Independent |
| Phone: | (859)986-4065 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 448 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 286 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
49
Kindergarten
60
Grade 1
72
Grade 2
70
Grade 3
69
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 49 |
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Grade 1 | 72 |
| Grade 2 | 70 |
| Grade 3 | 69 |
| Grade 4 | 64 |
| Grade 5 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 208 | 46.4% |
| Male | 240 | 53.6% |
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