Berkshire Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Berkshire Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
278 students

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
2%
24%

Showing 1994–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Black
98%
32%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.04

Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Berkshire Elementary School?
278 students attend Berkshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Berkshire Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berkshire Elementary School?
Berkshire Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Berkshire Elementary School offer ?
Berkshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Berkshire Elementary School part of?
Berkshire Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.

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