Is Berry Elementary School a good school?

Berry Elementary School ranks 348 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Berry Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Berry Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Berry Elementary School?

Students at Berry Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Berry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Berry Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Berry High School

Berry Elementary School

Summary:

Berry Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Berry, Alabama, with 331 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berry Elementary generally outperforms the Fayette County and Alabama state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in English/Language Arts. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 209 out of 692 Alabama elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 348 out of 684 in 2023-2024. Berry Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56-66% in recent years, and spends around $10,000 per student, which is higher than the $8,958 spent per student at the nearby Fayette Elementary School.

Compared to nearby schools like Parrish Elementary/Middle, Carbon Hill Elementary/Junior High, and Walker Elementary, Berry Elementary generally has stronger academic performance, particularly in English/Language Arts. However, some nearby schools, like Walker Elementary, outperform Berry on key metrics like math and science proficiency.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

341 School Avenue
Berry, AL 35546-0479

(205) 689-4464

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
348^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,014

Students who attend Berry Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Berry High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Two or more races:

6.0%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berry Elementary School ranks worse than 50.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), two or more races (6%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Berry Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berry Elementary School is $10,014.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berry Elementary School 348^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Berry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 72^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Berry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	61.83	222^nd	623	64.4%
2005	50.09	367^th	688	46.7%
2006	53.74	333^rd	689	51.7%
2007	34.85	527^th	698	24.5%
2008	47.83	405^th	698	42.0%
2009	60.51	287^th	696	58.8%
2010	58.95	325^th	704	53.8%
2011	56.01	367^th	709	48.2%
2012	64.12	271^st	696	61.1%
2013	43.97	491^st	696	29.5%
2014	37.35	467^th	695	32.8%
2015	57.73	258^th	691	62.7%
2016	47.13	372^nd	691	46.2%
2017	53.19	329^th	688	52.2%
2018	44.50	413^th	680	39.3%
2019	41.81	422^nd	681	38.0%
2021	67.16	209^th	692	69.8%
2022	58.90	281^st	687	59.1%
2023	57.05	288^th	680	57.6%
2024	49.78	348^th	684	49.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Berry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.34	198^th	392	49.5%
2023	43.73	192^nd	373	48.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	53.06	322^nd	651	50.5%
2019	50.03	334^th	649	48.5%
2021	81.17	74^th	653	88.7%
2022	68.36	165^th	651	74.7%
2023	73.21	128^th	623	79.5%
2024	41.17	415^th	670	38.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Berry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	51.93	316^th	639	50.5%
2018	51.75	331^st	640	48.3%
2019	49.57	335^th	646	48.1%
2021	72.62	139^th	656	78.8%
2022	66.53	195^th	656	70.3%
2023	55.46	280^th	645	56.6%
2024	50.83	320^th	650	50.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Berry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	51.41	324^th	639	49.3%
2018	37.87	435^th	650	33.1%
2019	36.47	432^nd	650	33.5%
2021	55.40	281^st	669	58.0%
2022	50.46	336^th	669	49.8%
2023	55.45	289^th	649	55.5%
2024	52.19	319^th	655	51.3%

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Rank History for White students at Berry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	23.92	430^th	508	15.4%
2019	31.49	388^th	529	26.7%
2021	57.10	201^st	539	62.7%
2022	46.79	277^th	540	48.7%
2023	41.28	326^th	528	38.3%
2024	35.48	363^rd	535	32.1%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	374	374
1989	373	17	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1990	340	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1991	327	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1992	331	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1993	342	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1994	331	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1995	324	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1996	324	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1997	316	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1998	338	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1999	370	19	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2000	358	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2001	364	20	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2002	345	15	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2003	345	15	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2004	344	19	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
2005	313	17	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2006	312	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2007	313	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2008	306	15	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2009	304	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2010	314	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	333
2011	276	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	295
2012	256	15	0	0	0	0	1	0	272
2013	264	13	0	1	0	0	2	0	280
2014	280	11	0	1	0	0	7	0	299
2015	282	8	0	1	0	0	20	0	311
2016	265	12	0	9	0	0	22	0	308
2017	237	15	0	6	0	0	21	0	279
2018	255	18	0	4	0	0	17	0	294
2019	273	17	0	6	0	0	18	0	314
2020	277	12	0	8	0	0	17	0	314
2021	285	12	0	8	0	0	15	0	320
2022	287	14	0	1	0	0	16	0	318
2023	296	13	0	2	0	0	20	0	331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	374	20.0	18.7	0
1989	390	20.0	19.5	n/a
1990	356	20.0	17.8	0
1991	343	19.0	18.0	n/a
1992	346	18.0	19.2	n/a
1993	357	19.0	18.8	n/a
1994	350	19.9	17.6	n/a
1995	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1996	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1997	336	21.0	16.0	41.4
1998	354	21.0	16.9	40.4
1999	391	23.0	17.0	37.6
2000	380	24.0	15.8	33.7
2001	388	24.0	16.2	54.6
2002	363	24.6	14.8	54
2003	363	24.6	14.8	54
2004	365	23.5	15.5	54.5
2005	333	26.0	12.8	61.6
2006	327	21.0	15.6	56
2007	327	22.8	14.3	56.6
2008	322	21.5	15.0	55.3
2009	311	20.3	15.1	55.9
2010	333	19.5	17.0	62.8
2011	295	20.8	14.1	63.7
2012	272	19.8	13.7	63.2
2013	280	19.0	14.7	57.5
2014	299	21.0	14.1	60.9
2015	311	18.0	17.2	61.7
2016	308	18.0	17.1	63.6
2017	279	17.0	16.4	67.4
2018	294	17.0	17.2	63.9
2019	314	19.0	16.5	64.6
2020	314	20.7	15.1	64.3
2021	320	20.0	16.0	57.5
2022	318	19.0	16.7	56.3
2023	331	22.0	15.0	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	374	20.0	18.7	0
1989	390	20.0	19.5	n/a
1990	356	20.0	17.8	0
1991	343	19.0	18.0	n/a
1992	346	18.0	19.2	n/a
1993	357	19.0	18.8	n/a
1994	350	19.9	17.6	n/a
1995	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1996	342	21.0	16.3	n/a
1997	336	21.0	16.0	41.4
1998	354	21.0	16.9	40.4
1999	391	23.0	17.0	37.6
2000	380	24.0	15.8	33.7
2001	388	24.0	16.2	54.6
2002	363	24.6	14.8	54
2003	363	24.6	14.8	54
2004	365	23.5	15.5	54.5
2005	333	26.0	12.8	61.6
2006	327	21.0	15.6	56
2007	327	22.8	14.3	56.6
2008	322	21.5	15.0	55.3
2009	311	20.3	15.1	55.9
2010	333	19.5	17.0	62.8
2011	295	20.8	14.1	63.7
2012	272	19.8	13.7	63.2
2013	280	19.0	14.7	57.5
2014	299	21.0	14.1	60.9
2015	311	18.0	17.2	61.7
2016	308	18.0	17.1	63.6
2017	279	17.0	16.4	67.4
2018	294	17.0	17.2	63.9
2019	314	19.0	16.5	64.6
2020	314	20.7	15.1	64.3
2021	320	20.0	16.0	57.5
2022	318	19.0	16.7	56.3
2023	331	22.0	15.0	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berry Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,793 (17.9%)	$8,218 (82.1%)	$10,014

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berry Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 422^nd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 288^th of 680 Elementary schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary School)	70	50	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	53.6	36.6	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary School)	31.6	32.7	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	37.4	22.8	14.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary School)	29.2	37.1	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	34.8	31	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Berry Elementary School)	35.7	20.5	15.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	51.3	25.7	25.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	314	331	5.4%
African American	17	13	23.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	296	8.4%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	66.5%	1.8%

Schools Near Berry Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Berry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	341 School Avenue	Berry	35546	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 689-4464	331	22	15.0	66.5%	296 (89.4%)	13 (3.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	49.8	348^th of 684 public elementary schools	49.1%		57	288^th of 680 public elementary schools	57.6%	60	50.0	33.3	34.7	26.8			33.3		70.0	53.9	51.0	51.2			$10,014	$1,793	$8,218
Oakman Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	142 School St	Oakman	35579	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 622-3611	648	35	18.5	63.0%	587 (90.6%)	37 (5.7%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	46.2	380^th of 684 public elementary schools	44.4%		44.2	389^th of 680 public elementary schools	42.8%	9	44.4	33.9	25.9	26.2	18.0	8.8	44.6	28.4	66.7	43.1	50.0	52.3	47.5	47.1	$8,963	$1,903	$7,056
Fayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	509 2nd St NE	Fayette	35555	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 932-3161	466	28	16.6	75.3%	301 (64.6%)	108 (23.2%)	21 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	37.6	449^th of 684 public elementary schools	34.4%		36.1	446^th of 680 public elementary schools	34.4%	3	33.7	18.5					37.0		60.2	48.2					$8,958	$1,458	$7,498
Walker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13051 Northside Rd	Northport	35475	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2664	760	43	17.6	43.0%	706 (92.9%)	10 (1.3%)	31 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)	70.1	190^th of 684 public elementary schools	72.2%		81.1	109^th of 680 public elementary schools	84.0%	81	54.4	39.0	48.3				57.4		65.8	63.2	71.4				$8,658	$1,174	$7,460
Carbon Hill ElementaryJunior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	283 Bulldog Blvd	Carbon Hill	35549	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 924-4101	492	27	18.2	70.3%	442 (89.8%)	19 (3.9%)	21 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	48.2	365^th of 684 public elementary schools	46.6%		49.6	347^th of 680 public elementary schools	49.0%	18	30.4	34.4	37.9	23.8	17.5	10.7	31.3	41.1	61.7	53.1	63.8	58.7	40.0	69.1	$9,552	$2,559	$6,990
Parrish ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	95 Engle St	Parrish	35580	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 686-5061	324	20	16.0	75.9%	255 (78.7%)	49 (15.1%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	71.8	176^th of 684 public elementary schools	74.3%		61.6	247^th of 680 public elementary schools	63.7%	71	48.6	50.0	34.5	34.5	7.7	9.1	60.7	22.7	79.4	78.6	62.1	65.5	69.2	50.0	$15,603	$3,787	$11,813

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