- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashville, GA
Berrien Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berrien Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130039000787
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrien Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berrien Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Nashville, GA.
School address
District: Berrien County · Georgia
NCES ID 130039000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Berrien Elementary School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130039000787 · Nashville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 16.9:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Berrien High School (850 students)
Berrien Elementary School held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Berrien Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berrien High S
Berrien High School
850 students
- Berrien Primar
Berrien Primary School
785 students
- This school
Berrien Elementary School
692 students
- Berrien Middle
Berrien Middle School
673 students
- Berrien Academ 61
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Berrien Elementary School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrien Elementary School compares
Berrien Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$12,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Berrien Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berrien County reports $12,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berrien Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berrien Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berrien Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrien Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 61:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berrien Elementary School
How many students attend Berrien Elementary School?
Berrien Elementary School has 692 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berrien Elementary School?
83.5% of students at Berrien Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrien Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berrien Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Nashville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrien Elementary School?
Berrien Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Berrien Elementary School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Nashville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Berrien County?
Besides Berrien Elementary School, Berrien County also operates Berrien High School (850 students), Berrien Primary School (785 students), and Berrien Middle School (673 students). See the Berrien County district page for the complete list.