Berkeley Elementary School

Summary:

Berkeley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II school district in Berkeley, Missouri. The school has a student population of 346 as of the 2022-2023 school year, with a predominantly African American student body at 84.1%.

Berkeley Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 9.2% of 3rd graders, 14.1% of 4th graders, and 7.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly lower than the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district and the state of Missouri. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also well below the district and state levels. This low academic performance is coupled with an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.13% to 99.29% over the past three school years, indicating that the student population comes from predominantly low-income households. As a result, Berkeley Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with a 0-star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Interestingly, the nearby elementary schools within the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district, such as Central, Duchesne, and Robinwood, exhibit similar patterns of low academic performance, high percentages of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, and low statewide rankings, suggesting that the challenges faced by Berkeley Elementary are systemic within the district. Despite the school's higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, this increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating that other factors, such as curriculum, instructional methods, or student support, may be contributing to the challenges.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 8300 Frost Avenue
       Berkeley, MO  63134-1453


(314) 524-3883

District: Ferguson-Florissant R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
855th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,497 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.1%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Berkeley Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.1%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary School is 14.1, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District! (See more...)
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Compare Berkeley Elementary School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berkeley Elementary School is $14,497, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berkeley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley Elementary School 855th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Berkeley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ferguson-Florissant R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferguson-Florissant R-II 308th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berkeley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.84 861st 901 4.4%
2022 9.43 832nd 908 8.4%
2023 6.69 855th 898 4.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.03 92nd 107 14.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.80 532nd 574 7.3%
2022 24.57 436th 532 18.0%
2023 16.60 558th 611 8.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.67 135th 163 17.2%
2022 45.99 88th 184 52.2%
2023 33.69 130th 185 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Berkeley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 9 374 1 30 0 0 7 0 421
2022 10 333 2 31 0 0 11 0 387
2023 4 291 1 36 0 0 14 0 346

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 Berkeley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 421 30.6 13.7 99.3
2022 387 33.8 11.4 99.2
2023 346 24.5 14.1 99.1

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 Berkeley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 421 30.6 13.7 99.3
2022 387 33.8 11.4 99.2
2023 346 24.5 14.1 99.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Berkeley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $831 (4.8%) $16,358 (95.2%) $17,189
2021 $1,216 (2.3%) $52,392 (97.7%) $53,609
2022 $2,017 (13.9%) $12,480 (86.1%) $14,497

Data source: Missouri Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Elementary School

Berkeley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Berkeley Elementary School are 84% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Berkeley Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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