Enrollment
420
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berwick, LA
Berwick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berwick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220162001235
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berwick Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Berwick · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berwick Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berwick, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berwick Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berwick Elementary School
Berwick Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Berwick, Louisiana, enrolling 420 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 372 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students) and Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students) alongside Berwick 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 Berwick Elementary School compares
Berwick Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Berwick Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary Parish, which includes Berwick Elementary School.
$13,564
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 17.0%
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 Berwick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berwick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berwick Elementary School
How many students attend Berwick Elementary School?
Berwick Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berwick, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berwick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berwick Elementary School is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 Berwick Elementary School?
55.8% of students at Berwick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berwick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berwick Elementary School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Berwick, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berwick Elementary School?
Berwick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berwick Elementary School rank among public schools in Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Berwick, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berwick on the city page.
Is Berwick Elementary School a good school?
Berwick Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Louisiana 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 St. Mary Parish?
Besides Berwick Elementary School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.
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