- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldorf, MD
Berry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240027000805
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berry Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Berry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Berry Elementary School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 240027000805 · Waldorf, MD Other · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 16.1:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Berry Elementary School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.7 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Berry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- This school 726
Berry Elementary School
726 students
What this shows Berry Elementary School reports 726 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 Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in Maryland - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 726 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 10.7%
White 5.2%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Berry Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Waldorf
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
William a. Diggs Elementary School
Standard public school
876 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Arthur Middleton Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
William B. Wade Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
J. P. Ryon Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Mary B. Neal Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berry Elementary School
How many students attend Berry Elementary School?
Berry Elementary School has 726 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldorf, MD. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berry Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Berry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berry Elementary School is African American at 63.5% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berry Elementary School?
Berry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Berry Elementary School rank among schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Berry Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Waldorf, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waldorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Berry Elementary School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.