Berkeley Elementary

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Berkeley Elementary School, located at 715 Highway 6 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Berkeley County School District. Situated in a rapidly growing area of the Lowcountry, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It serves as a foundational pillar for young students in the region, focusing on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while preparing children for their future transitions into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families. With a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, Berkeley Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and collaboration among faculty, staff, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the Berkeley County district, the school works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates both traditional classroom instruction and modern learning initiatives to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

658

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	48
Black	205
Asian	5
Two or More	54
American Indian	4

White
342 (52.0%)
Black
205 (31.2%)
Two or More
54 (8.2%)
Hispanic
48 (7.3%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkeley 01
Phone:	(843)899-8860
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 74

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 99