- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moncks Corner, SC
Berkeley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000154
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Moncks Corner · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Moncks Corner, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Berkeley Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 450117000154 · Moncks Corner, SC Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Berkeley Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Berkeley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 658
Berkeley Elementary
658 students
What this shows Berkeley Elementary reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley Elementary compares
Berkeley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$12,810
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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 31.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Berkeley Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkeley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Moncks Corner
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Whitesville Elementary
Standard public school
1,239 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Foxbank Elementary
Standard public school
1,126 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Henry E. Bonner Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Moncks Corner Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Elementary
How many students attend Berkeley Elementary?
Berkeley Elementary has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moncks Corner, SC. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkeley Elementary?
100.0% of students at Berkeley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Moncks Corner, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Elementary?
Berkeley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Berkeley Elementary rank among schools in Moncks Corner?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Moncks Corner, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moncks Corner on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Berkeley Elementary, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.