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BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8300 FROST AVENUE, BERKELEY, MO 63134FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
346
Students
Total enrolled
$15,368
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 45% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 346 students in grades 03–05 in BERKELEY, Missouri.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,368 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in BERKELEY, Missouri, serving grades 03–05 with 346 students. The district invests $15,368 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

346
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution160 male · 186 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 343 students
Student Composition
10%
84%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black84%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291201003367

Academic Outcomes at BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63134

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,368Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,368
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,762
Student Support$2,920
Administration$1,844
Operations$2,305
Other$1,537
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,368 spent per student, an estimated $6,808 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
55%
State government
23.6%
Local (property tax)
55.3%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARYHALLS FERRY ELEMENTARYWALNUT GROVE ELEM.ROBINWOOD ELEMENTARY
+8 more
↓
Middle
CROSS KEYS MIDDLEFERGUSON MIDDLEJOHNSON WABASH 6TH GRADE CTRWEDGWOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER
+1 more
↓
High School
MCCLUER HIGHMCCLUER NORTH HIGHSTEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHOTHE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountySt. Louis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II →
Phone: (314)524-3883
NCES ID: 291201003367
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BERKELEY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
High
MCCLUER HIGH
1,181 students · 09–12
● 46 opp100% FRL
High
MCCLUER NORTH HIGH
1,136 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Mid
CROSS KEYS MIDDLE
625 students · 07–08
100% FRL
Mid
FERGUSON MIDDLE
615 students · 07–08
● 38 opp100% FRL
High
STEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHO
437 students · 09–12
● 38 opp99% FRL
Elem
PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARY
354 students · PK–02
99% FRL
Elem
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY
346 students · 03–05
99% FRL
Elem
WALNUT GROVE ELEM.
342 students · PK–02
● 38 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8300 FROST AVENUE, BERKELEY, MO 63134
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.