Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Frank A. Berry School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: Frank A. Berry School's attendance zone covers the entire Bethel, CT school district, encompassing approximately 16.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank A. Berry School's student population of 378 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Campus Size
140 acres
School Motto
Our Primary Purpose is to Improve Student Achievement.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frank A. Berry School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
26%
32%
Black
6%
12%
White
57%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Frank A. Berry School often compared to?
Frank A. Berry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna H. Rockwell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Frank A. Berry School?
378 students attend Frank A. Berry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Frank A. Berry School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank A. Berry School?
Frank A. Berry School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frank A. Berry School offer ?
Frank A. Berry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frank A. Berry School part of?
Frank A. Berry School is part of Bethel School District.
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