- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berea, KY
Berea Community Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berea Community Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210048000077
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berea Community Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Berea Community Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Community Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Berea Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210048000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Berea Community Elementary School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 210048000077 · Berea, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 11.8:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Berea Community High School (309 students)
Berea Community Elementary School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Berea Community Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Berea Community Elementary School
448 students
- Berea Communit
Berea Community High School
309 students
- Berea Communit
Berea Community Middle School
214 students
What this shows Berea Community Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berea Community Elementary School compares
Berea Community Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Berea Community Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berea Independent reports $17,169 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berea Community Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea Community High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berea Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berea Community Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Berea
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berea Community Elementary School
How many students attend Berea Community Elementary School?
Berea Community Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berea Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berea Community Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berea Community Elementary School?
64.2% of students at Berea Community Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berea Community Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berea Community Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berea Community Elementary School?
Berea Community Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berea Community Elementary School rank among schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Community Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Berea, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berea on the city page.
What other schools are in Berea Independent?
Besides Berea Community Elementary School, Berea Independent also operates Berea Community High School (309 students) and Berea Community Middle School (214 students). See the Berea Independent district page for the complete list.