- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montgomery, NY
Berea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361968001798
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berea Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berea Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, NY.
School address
District: Valley Central School District (Montgomery) · New York
NCES ID 361968001798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Berea Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 361968001798 · Montgomery, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 11.6:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Central High School (1,385 students)
Berea Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Berea Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Central
Valley Central High School
1,385 students
- Valley Central
Valley Central Middle School
945 students
- Montgomery Ele 539
Montgomery Elementary School
539 students
- This school 497
Berea Elementary School
497 students
- Walden Element 447
Walden Elementary School
447 students
- East Coldenham 339
East Coldenham Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Berea Elementary School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berea Elementary School compares
Berea Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Berea Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Valley Central School District (Montgomery) reports $26,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berea Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Coldenham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berea Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berea Elementary School
How many students attend Berea Elementary School?
Berea Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montgomery, NY. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berea Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 School?
39.0% of students at Berea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berea Elementary School is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Montgomery, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berea Elementary School?
Berea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Besides Berea Elementary School, Valley Central School District (Montgomery) also operates Valley Central High School (1,385 students), Valley Central Middle School (945 students), and Montgomery Elementary School (539 students). See the Valley Central School District (Montgomery) district page for the complete list.