- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, NJ
Berkeley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340183001986
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Berkeley Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 340183001986 · Bloomfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 10.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (2,055 students)
Berkeley Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Berkeley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
2,055 students
- Bloomfield Mid
Bloomfield Middle School
944 students
- Fairview Eleme 499
Fairview Elementary School
499 students
- Demarest Eleme 482
Demarest Elementary School
482 students
- This school 453
Berkeley Elementary School
453 students
- Oak View Eleme 399
Oak View Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Berkeley Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley Elementary School compares
Berkeley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 33% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,287
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
African American 22.3%
White 12.8%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Berkeley Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Township School District reports $23,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkeley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demarest Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Demarest Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Carteret Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Watsessing Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 10.4:1 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Elementary School
How many students attend Berkeley Elementary School?
Berkeley Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Berkeley Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Berkeley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Elementary School?
Berkeley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Berkeley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides Berkeley Elementary School, Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students), Bloomfield Middle School (944 students), and Fairview Elementary School (499 students). See the Bloomfield Township School District district page for the complete list.