- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berry, AL
Berry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010147001512
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 360
- students enrolled
Berry Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Berry Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010147001512 · Berry, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 16.4:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette Elementary School (529 students)
Berry Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Berry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayette Elemen
Fayette Elementary School
529 students
- Hubbertville S
Hubbertville School
450 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
366 students
- This school
Berry Elementary School
360 students
- Fayette Middle
Fayette Middle School
318 students
- Berry High Sch
Berry High School
245 students
What this shows Berry Elementary School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berry Elementary School compares
Berry Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Berry Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $13,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbertville School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berry High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Berry
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berry Elementary School
How many students attend Berry Elementary School?
Berry Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berry, AL. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 Berry Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Berry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berry Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Berry, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry Elementary School?
Berry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Berry Elementary School, Fayette County also operates Fayette Elementary School (529 students), Hubbertville School (450 students), and Fayette County High School (366 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.