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Berkeley Elementary

Summary:

Berkeley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 619. The school is part of the Berkeley 01 school district, which is ranked 37 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berkeley Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (34.57%) and Hispanic (7.59%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Berkeley Elementary's proficiency rate was 39.2%, compared to the district's 50.1% and the state's 53.8%. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade Mathematics, with only 18.8% of students proficient or better, compared to the district's 35.7% and the state's 45.8%. Additionally, Berkeley Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Foxbank Elementary (39.69%) and Cane Bay Elementary (37.46%).

Despite the challenges faced by Berkeley Elementary, some nearby schools like Cane Bay Elementary and Nexton Elementary perform significantly better, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. These schools have a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Berkeley Elementary may be a significant factor in the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that poverty can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, may require targeted interventions and support to address any potential achievement gaps.


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Public PK, KG-5

 715 Highway 6
       Moncks Corner, SC  29461

(843) 899-8860

District: Berkeley 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
533rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,751 Help


Students who attend Berkeley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Berkeley Middle
High:    Berkeley High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.5%
African American:
34.6%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Berkeley Elementary ranks worse than 83.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 19th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Berkeley 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.71. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Berkeley Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Berkeley 01 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berkeley Elementary is $13,751, which is the 6th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Berkeley 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berkeley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley Elementary 533rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Berkeley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Berkeley 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley 01 37th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berkeley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Berkeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.20 505th 644 21.6%
2024 18.71 533rd 638 16.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berkeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.09 532nd 608 12.5%
2024 15.07 542nd 599 9.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Berkeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.63 478th 580 17.6%
2024 19.24 480th 565 15.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Berkeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.48 451st 582 22.5%
2024 17.94 478th 568 15.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Berkeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.20 335th 394 15.0%
2024 30.63 276th 369 25.2%
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Rank History for White students at Berkeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.99 419th 463 9.5%
2024 7.83 424th 441 3.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berkeley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 626 369 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 996
1989 621 414 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1038
1990 624 435 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
1991 632 470 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
1992 660 481 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1145
1993 620 491 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1115
1994 620 480 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1104
1995 387 329 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1996 387 329 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1997 362 332 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 703
1998 369 340 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1999 381 337 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2000 439 361 1 18 7 n/a n/a 0 826
2001 411 358 2 28 7 n/a n/a 0 806
2002 447 350 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2003 447 350 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2004 420 318 4 35 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 437 334 3 40 1 n/a n/a 0 815
2006 433 353 5 36 3 n/a n/a 3 833
2007 460 344 7 40 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2008 435 359 3 41 3 n/a n/a 4 845
2009 402 337 5 48 3 n/a n/a 1 796
2010 338 282 6 44 3 n/a n/a 4 677
2011 311 274 4 51 3 0 20 0 663
2012 316 279 3 53 2 0 14 0 667
2013 312 288 2 42 1 1 17 0 663
2014 315 301 1 51 1 0 13 0 682
2015 302 306 3 50 2 0 10 0 673
2016 365 278 5 45 1 0 11 0 705
2017 358 263 5 45 1 0 25 0 697
2018 336 254 4 46 1 0 33 0 674
2019 304 242 4 45 2 0 36 0 633
2020 322 225 6 49 2 0 35 0 639
2021 284 178 5 41 2 0 31 0 541
2022 292 173 3 38 1 0 35 0 542
2023 319 214 0 47 0 0 39 0 619

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 51.9 19.1 n/a
1989 1038 52.1 19.9 n/a
1990 1059 56.8 18.6 n/a
1991 1104 59.9 18.4 35
1992 1145 63.7 17.9 34.2
1993 1115 59.0 18.9 39.1
1994 1104 67.0 16.5 46.1
1995 721 44.0 16.4 54.9
1996 721 44.0 16.4 54.9
1997 703 43.5 16.2 59.5
1998 716 45.0 15.9 58.9
1999 728 54.0 13.5 61.4
2000 826 52.0 15.9 58.4
2001 806 55.5 14.5 57.7
2002 827 49.0 16.9 63.6
2003 827 49.0 16.9 63.6
2004 778 44.0 17.7 62.6
2005 815 46.0 17.7 58.3
2006 833 47.0 17.7 57.1
2007 852 72.2 11.8 48.7
2008 845 51.2 16.5 61.4
2009 796 49.5 16.1 65.4
2010 677 43.0 15.7 55
2011 663 42.0 15.7 68.8
2012 667 39.0 17.1 73.6
2013 663 38.0 17.4 77.1
2014 682 39.0 17.4 77.7
2015 673 41.0 16.4 68.4
2016 705 45.0 15.6 77
2017 697 45.0 15.4 100
2018 674 42.0 16.0 100
2019 633 37.0 17.1 70
2020 639 39.0 16.3 64.3
2021 541 38.0 14.2 64.9
2022 542 35.0 15.4 100
2023 619 37.3 16.5 100

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 996 51.9 19.1 n/a
1989 1038 52.1 19.9 n/a
1990 1059 56.8 18.6 n/a
1991 1104 59.9 18.4 35
1992 1145 63.7 17.9 34.2
1993 1115 59.0 18.9 39.1
1994 1104 67.0 16.5 46.1
1995 721 44.0 16.4 54.9
1996 721 44.0 16.4 54.9
1997 703 43.5 16.2 59.5
1998 716 45.0 15.9 58.9
1999 728 54.0 13.5 61.4
2000 826 52.0 15.9 58.4
2001 806 55.5 14.5 57.7
2002 827 49.0 16.9 63.6
2003 827 49.0 16.9 63.6
2004 778 44.0 17.7 62.6
2005 815 46.0 17.7 58.3
2006 833 47.0 17.7 57.1
2007 852 72.2 11.8 48.7
2008 845 51.2 16.5 61.4
2009 796 49.5 16.1 65.4
2010 677 43.0 15.7 55
2011 663 42.0 15.7 68.8
2012 667 39.0 17.1 73.6
2013 663 38.0 17.4 77.1
2014 682 39.0 17.4 77.7
2015 673 41.0 16.4 68.4
2016 705 45.0 15.6 77
2017 697 45.0 15.4 100
2018 674 42.0 16.0 100
2019 633 37.0 17.1 70
2020 639 39.0 16.3 64.3
2021 541 38.0 14.2 64.9
2022 542 35.0 15.4 100
2023 619 37.3 16.5 100

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

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $861 (9.1%) $465 (4.9%) $1,326 (14.0%) $6,902 (72.7%) $1,262 (13.3%) $8,164 (86.0%) $9,490
2020 $536 (4.8%) $72 (0.6%) $608 (5.4%) $9,000 (80.6%) $1,562 (14.0%) $10,563 (94.6%) $11,171
2021 $754 (9.9%) $306 (4.0%) $1,059 (13.9%) $6,251 (82.3%) $283 (3.7%) $6,534 (86.1%) $7,593
2022 $1,057 (8.7%) $826 (6.8%) $1,883 (15.5%) $8,913 (73.5%) $1,328 (11.0%) $10,241 (84.5%) $12,124
2023 $1,238 (9.0%) $1,060 (7.7%) $2,298 (16.7%) $9,770 (71.0%) $1,683 (12.2%) $11,453 (83.3%) $13,751

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berkeley Elementary

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students633619
 2.2%
African American242214
 11.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic4547
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White304319
 4.9%
Two or More Races3639
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70%100%
 30%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Elementary

Berkeley Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.5% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Berkeley Elementary.

Students who attend Berkeley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berkeley Middle
High : Berkeley High

Students at Berkeley Elementary are 52% White, 35% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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