Berkeley Elementary School

berkeley.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/

453 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Berkeley Elementary School is a public school located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Bloomfield School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of strong character within its student body. It serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

The school is recognized for its dedication to inclusive education and its efforts to address the diverse needs of its students. By integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities, Berkeley Elementary encourages children to explore their interests while building essential foundational skills. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, often working closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

453

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	255
Black	101
Asian	19
Two or More	15
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
255 (56.3%)
Black
101 (22.3%)
White
58 (12.8%)
Asian
19 (4.2%)
Two or More
15 (3.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Bloomfield Township School District
Phone:	(973)680-8540
Website:	http://berkeley.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 57

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 70