Frank A. Berry School

200 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 387 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Frank A. Berry School's student population of 387 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Frank A. Berry School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
(20-21)
35-39%
39%
(18-19)
70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
5%
12%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
387 students attend Frank A. Berry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Frank A. Berry School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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