Berea Community Elementary School

2 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Berea Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berea Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Berea Community Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Berea Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berea Community Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1013 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
30%
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25-29%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berea Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
4%
11%
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White
86%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Berea Community Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Berea Community Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berea Community Elementary School's ranking?
Berea Community Elementary School is ranked #1013 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Berea Community Elementary School often compared to?
Berea Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shannon Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Berea Community Elementary School?
481 students attend Berea Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Berea Community Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berea Community Elementary School?
Berea Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Berea Community Elementary School offer ?
Berea Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berea Community Elementary School part of?
Berea Community Elementary School is part of Berea Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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