- Enrollment
- 3,218
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Independent Study K-8
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Independent Study K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060474014650
👥 S:T ratio 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for California
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Independent Study K-8 ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474014650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 060474014650 · Berkeley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 4.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkeley High (3,218 students)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
3,218 students
- Martin Luther 851
Martin Luther King Middle
851 students
- Willard Middle 596
Willard Middle
596 students
- Malcolm X Elem 469
Malcolm X Elementary
469 students
- Longfellow Art 462
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
462 students
- This school 19
Berkeley Independent Study K-8
19 students
What this shows Berkeley Independent Study K-8 reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley Independent Study K-8 compares
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 78% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
White 22.2%
Two or More 22.2%
African American 11.1%
Asian 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Berkeley Independent Study K-8 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Berkeley Unified reports $22,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkeley Independent Study K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcolm X Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Independent Study K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Berkeley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Malcolm X Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Ruth Acty Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Standard public school
407 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
Standard public school
393 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 18:1 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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Independent Study K-8
How many students attend Berkeley Independent Study K-8?
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 has 19 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berkeley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Independent Study K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Independent Study K-8 is 4.8:1, which is 78% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% 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 Independent Study K-8?
38.9% of students at Berkeley Independent Study K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Independent Study K-8?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Independent Study K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Independent Study K-8?
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Berkeley Independent Study K-8 rank among elementary schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Independent Study K-8 ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Berkeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Unified?
Besides Berkeley Independent Study K-8, Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), and Willard Middle (596 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.