Enrollment
692
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berrien Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berrien Elementary School
Berrien Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Nashville, Georgia, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 692 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 406 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #398, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Berrien County also operates Berrien High School (850 students) and Berrien Primary School (785 students) alongside Berrien Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berrien Elementary School compares
Berrien Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien County, which includes Berrien Elementary School.
$12,608
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 52.4%
Federal 24.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~692 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Berrien Elementary School a good school?
Berrien Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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