- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, SC
Berea Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Berea Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450231000494
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berea Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berea Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Berea Elementary grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 450231000494 · Greenville, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Berea Elementary grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Berea Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 489
Berea Elementary
489 students
What this shows Berea Elementary reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berea Elementary compares
Berea Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
African American 20.9%
White 14.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Berea Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berea Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berea Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Green Charter School
Standard public school
998 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Sara Collins Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Powdersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Pelham Road Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Augusta Circle Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berea Elementary
How many students attend Berea Elementary?
Berea Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Berea Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Elementary?
100.0% of students at Berea Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berea Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Berea Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berea Elementary?
Berea Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Berea Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.