Berkley Elementary School

Q: Is Berkley Elementary School a good school?

Berkley Elementary School ranks 273 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Berkley Elementary School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Auburndale, Florida, with a student population of 696. The school is part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berkley Elementary consistently outperforms the Polk district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for grades 3-5. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Berkley had 84% proficiency compared to 49% for Polk and 55% for Florida. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a majority of White students (70.98%) and significant Hispanic (19.97%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups. Additionally, Berkley Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates (12.2%) and spends more per student ($9,319) compared to the state average.

Berkley Elementary's consistent high performance is impressive, as it has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools. When compared to nearby schools, such as Fred G. Garner Elementary School, Hartridge Academy, and Lake Alfred Elementary School, Berkley stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in academic assessments. The school's diverse student population, low chronic absenteeism, and strong financial resources likely contribute to its success, making it a standout in the Polk School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823

(863) 968-5024

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
273^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,319

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 696

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.0%

Hispanic:

20.0%

African American:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berkley Elementary School ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71%), Hispanic (20%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berkley Elementary School is 16.9. 55 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Berkley Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berkley Elementary School is $9,319. 70 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Berkley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berkley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	69.29	529^th	1688	68.7%
2007	72.74	468^th	1786	73.8%
2008	80.66	300^th	1789	83.2%
2009	68.81	566^th	1847	69.4%
2010	77.25	385^th	1919	79.9%
2011	71.60	559^th	1985	71.8%
2012	75.91	435^th	1984	78.1%
2013	74.53	461^st	2029	77.3%
2014	77.69	412^th	2064	80.0%
2016	81.11	361^st	2087	82.7%
2017	83.93	293^rd	2112	86.1%
2018	81.43	368^th	2118	82.6%
2019	86.70	251^st	2182	88.5%
2021	80.48	416^th	2247	81.5%
2022	82.78	349^th	2219	84.3%
2023	77.47	457^th	2240	79.6%
2024	86.31	273^rd	2256	87.9%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, May 18, 2012

Don't care for the staff's attitude, little to no extra help if my child was struggling in an area of study. Staff and Faculty seem inexperienced. Setup of actual facility is disappointing and the parking lot/pick-up setup is RIDICULOUS( as well as dangerous)! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Berkley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	442	85	3	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
2002	439	77	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	549
2003	439	77	4	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	549
2004	466	84	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	575
2005	460	79	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	560
2006	437	95	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	554
2007	434	81	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	32	572
2008	449	77	4	30	0	n/a	n/a	32	592
2009	490	54	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	34	612
2010	507	48	3	32	0	n/a	n/a	33	623
2011	552	43	4	60	2	0	19	0	680
2012	631	36	5	66	1	0	19	0	758
2013	643	34	7	75	3	0	16	0	778
2014	573	39	7	64	2	0	11	0	696
2015	584	30	10	65	0	0	8	0	697
2016	561	34	14	75	0	0	13	0	697
2017	545	42	10	84	0	0	15	0	696
2018	537	40	10	92	0	0	17	0	696
2019	538	37	6	95	0	0	20	0	696
2020	530	33	8	106	0	0	20	0	697
2021	519	32	8	119	2	0	16	0	696
2022	505	31	10	130	2	0	18	0	696
2023	494	30	10	139	3	0	20	0	696

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 Berkley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	560	28.0	20.0	57.3
2002	549	34.0	16.1	61.2
2003	549	34.0	16.1	61.2
2004	575	34.0	16.9	52
2005	560	36.0	15.6	38.2
2006	554	38.0	14.6	40.1
2007	572	37.0	15.5	39.8
2008	592	40.0	14.8	35
2009	612	46.4	15.5	31.7
2010	623	54.0	11.5	34.1
2011	680	56.0	12.1	31.8
2012	758	56.0	13.5	32.6
2013	778	53.0	14.6	31.5
2014	696	48.0	14.5	34.2
2015	697	47.0	14.8	33.6
2016	697	48.0	14.5	33
2017	696	61.0	11.4	31
2018	696	70.0	9.9	35.8
2019	696	41.0	16.9	37.4
2020	697	41.0	17.0	33.7
2021	696	41.0	16.9	31.2
2022	696	41.0	16.9	29.3
2023	696	41.0	16.9	36.8

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 Berkley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	560	28.0	20.0	57.3
2002	549	34.0	16.1	61.2
2003	549	34.0	16.1	61.2
2004	575	34.0	16.9	52
2005	560	36.0	15.6	38.2
2006	554	38.0	14.6	40.1
2007	572	37.0	15.5	39.8
2008	592	40.0	14.8	35
2009	612	46.4	15.5	31.7
2010	623	54.0	11.5	34.1
2011	680	56.0	12.1	31.8
2012	758	56.0	13.5	32.6
2013	778	53.0	14.6	31.5
2014	696	48.0	14.5	34.2
2015	697	47.0	14.8	33.6
2016	697	48.0	14.5	33
2017	696	61.0	11.4	31
2018	696	70.0	9.9	35.8
2019	696	41.0	16.9	37.4
2020	697	41.0	17.0	33.7
2021	696	41.0	16.9	31.2
2022	696	41.0	16.9	29.3
2023	696	41.0	16.9	36.8

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 Berkley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$91 (1.2%)	$7,604 (98.8%)	$7,695
2019	$113 (1.4%)	$7,967 (98.6%)	$8,080
2020	$157 (1.9%)	$8,059 (98.1%)	$8,216
2021	$437 (5.1%)	$8,203 (94.9%)	$8,641
2022	$692 (7.8%)	$8,182 (92.2%)	$8,874
2023	$1,264 (13.6%)	$8,056 (86.4%)	$9,319

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berkley 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 251^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 457^th of 2240 Elementary schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berkley Elementary School)	80	79	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berkley Elementary School)	79	80	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berkley Elementary School)	71	70	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berkley Elementary School)	82	83	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berkley Elementary School)	74	67	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berkley Elementary School)	87	76	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Berkley Elementary School)	71	57	14%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	696	696
African American	37	30	18.9%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	95	139	46.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	538	494	8.2%
Two or More Races	20	20
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	36.8%	0.6%

Schools Near Berkley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Berkley Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5240 Berkley Rd	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 968-5024	696	41	16.9	36.8%	494 (71.0%)	30 (4.3%)	139 (20.0%)	10 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	86.3	273^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.9%		77.5	457^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.6%	184	84.0	75.0	64.0	92.0	78.0	68.0	70.0	$9,319	$1,264	$8,056
Polk City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Bougainvillea Ave S	Polk City	33868	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-6338	606	34	17.8	58.1%	406 (67.0%)	20 (3.3%)	158 (26.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	34.2	1511^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.0%		20.3	1890^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.6%	379	38.0	32.0	59.0	33.0	45.0	59.0	54.0	$9,890	$1,697	$8,193
Lena Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	925 Berkley Rd	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5464	975	57	17.1	56.1%	393 (40.3%)	170 (17.4%)	369 (37.8%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (3.3%)	17.8	1963^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.0%		23.2	1794^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.9%	169	37.0	36.0	40.0	41.0	37.0	33.0	34.0	$8,914	$1,526	$7,387
Walter Caldwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	141 Dairy Rd	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5470	895	51	17.5	58.4%	290 (32.4%)	230 (25.7%)	327 (36.5%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.0%)	41.8	1298^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.5%		25.9	1721^st of 2240 public elementary schools	23.2%	423	38.0	45.0	57.0	49.0	50.0	54.0	59.0	$9,619	$1,744	$7,875
Auburndale Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	320 Lemon St	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-5450	383	19	20.1	64.0%	99 (25.8%)	105 (27.4%)	154 (40.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	27.8	1690^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.1%		20.1	1891^st of 2240 public elementary schools	15.6%	201	32.0	36.0	52.0	37.0	34.0	48.0	58.0	$10,083	$2,000	$8,082
Wendell Watson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Walt Williams Rd	Lakeland	33809	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6060	875	59	14.8	40.1%	465 (53.1%)	122 (13.9%)	245 (28.0%)	8 (0.9%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.0%)	40.5	1331^st of 2256 public elementary schools	41.0%		48.2	1134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.4%	197	53.0	50.0	47.0	55.0	50.0	46.0	43.0	$9,926	$1,507	$8,419
Hartridge Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1400 Us Highway 92 W	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 956-4434	201	11	18.2	42.3%	108 (53.7%)	21 (10.4%)	64 (31.8%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	67.8	686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.6%		71.9	587^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.8%	99	56.0	59.0	82.0	73.0	67.0	68.0	41.0	$8,954	$355	$8,599
Lake Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Cummings St E	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 295-5985	821	41	20.0	49.1%	170 (20.7%)	209 (25.5%)	393 (47.9%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.5%)	38.8	1374^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.1%		39.8	1342^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	40.1%	32	45.0	38.0	56.0	49.0	45.0	60.0	52.0	$8,911	$1,402	$7,509
Clarence Boswell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2820 K Ville Ave	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2990	636	38	16.7	61.8%	252 (39.6%)	99 (15.6%)	258 (40.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.9%)	33.2	1534^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.0%		28.5	1649^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.4%	115	46.0	40.0	41.0	54.0	63.0	44.0	29.0	$9,827	$1,560	$8,268
Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2805 Morgan Combee Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2960	551	42	13.1	59.9%	253 (45.9%)	71 (12.9%)	205 (37.2%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	50.2	1088^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.8%		38	1385^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.2%	297	58.0	50.0	53.0	55.0	41.0	68.0	60.0	$11,979	$1,916	$10,064

Frequently Asked Questions about Berkley Elementary School

What district is Berkley Elementary School in?

Polk

Is Berkley Elementary School a good school?

Berkley Elementary School ranks 273^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Berkley Elementary School?

Students at Berkley Elementary School are 71% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Berkley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Berkley Elementary School.

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