William J. Berry Elementary School

East Jasper School District
4035 County Road 8
Heidelberg, MS 39439
389 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
William J. Berry Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Heidelberg, Mississippi, serving students within the East Jasper Consolidated School District. As a foundational school in the community, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development in a structured learning atmosphere.

The school operates as a central hub for the local area, emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By utilizing resources provided through the East Jasper Consolidated School District, William J. Berry Elementary strives to offer a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both academic achievement and social growth. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication and updates.
389
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Two or More
    329 (84.6%)
  • Black
    56 (14.4%)
  • White
    4 (1.0%)
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: East Jasper School District
Phone: (601)787-2601
Website: http://www.eastjasper.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 389
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 20
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 41
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio