Berea Community Elementary School

Summary:

Berea Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Berea, Kentucky, serving 503 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Berea Independent School District.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio, Berea Community Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past decade, with academic performance generally below the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools like Sand Gap Elementary and Kirksville Elementary, which often exceed state proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading, Berea Community Elementary faces persistent challenges in student learning and achievement.

The school's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 62.58-68.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its academic struggles. While the school's funding and resources appear adequate, a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the specific needs of its student population, including targeted interventions and collaboration with higher-performing neighboring schools, could be crucial in helping Berea Community Elementary improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its students.

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Public PK, KG-5

 2 Pirate Pkwy
       Berea, KY  40403


(859) 986-4065

District: Berea Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
364th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,924 Help


Students who attend Berea Community Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Berea Community Middle School
High:    Berea Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Two or more races:
8.6%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.1% Help


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Compare Details Berea Community Elementary School ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), two or more races (8.6%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berea Community Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berea Community Elementary School is $11,924.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berea Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berea Community Elementary School 364th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Berea Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Berea Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Berea Independent 65th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berea Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 42.77 378th 638 40.8%
2008 18.02 573rd 651 12.0%
2009 18.04 574th 658 12.8%
2010 32.98 520th 683 23.9%
2011 42.76 437th 688 36.5%
2012 44.46 411th 713 42.4%
2013 24.70 602nd 719 16.3%
2014 24.84 589th 705 16.5%
2015 23.11 598th 698 14.3%
2016 21.86 596th 690 13.6%
2017 21.19 592nd 694 14.7%
2018 31.89 522nd 691 24.5%
2019 32.06 541st 700 22.7%
2021 19.59 461st 517 10.8%
2022 19.32 585th 684 14.5%
2023 14.33 620th 687 9.8%
2024 45.50 364th 685 46.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.56 381st 661 42.4%
2024 24.57 236th 279 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 519th 631 17.7%
2019 28.43 534th 664 19.6%
2022 18.33 592nd 667 11.2%
2023 14.14 624th 670 6.9%
2024 33.86 469th 665 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 463rd 663 30.2%
2019 35.89 500th 671 25.5%
2022 18.66 562nd 641 12.3%
2023 10.39 609th 639 4.7%
2024 51.51 304th 644 52.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.04 431st 445 3.1%
2019 22.36 404th 474 14.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.78 530th 665 20.3%
2019 30.79 524th 676 22.5%
2022 22.85 532nd 657 19.0%
2023 22.58 523rd 652 19.8%
2024 33.70 447th 652 31.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.40 56th 153 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at Berea Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.97 493rd 593 16.9%
2019 26.98 478th 592 19.3%
2022 13.94 613th 656 6.6%
2023 9.39 639th 658 2.9%
2024 38.20 406th 659 38.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Berea Community Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 24 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 520 15 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 490 16 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1991 452 20 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 474 16 4 1 0 n/a n/a 54 549
1993 467 13 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 505 13 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 501 23 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 501 23 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 511 19 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 478 17 2 4 0 n/a n/a 8 509
1999 464 19 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 458 20 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 426 28 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 436 17 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 436 17 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 458 20 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 498 18 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 455 17 5 14 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2007 434 19 5 14 1 n/a n/a 15 488
2008 462 25 4 16 0 n/a n/a 13 520
2009 466 17 3 20 1 n/a n/a 15 522
2010 471 24 3 28 1 n/a n/a 9 536
2011 460 31 0 28 0 0 7 0 526
2012 489 28 1 28 0 0 13 0 559
2013 484 22 1 28 0 0 15 0 550
2014 480 26 2 32 0 0 15 0 555
2015 476 26 2 37 0 0 15 0 556
2016 481 23 3 41 0 0 17 0 565
2017 472 20 3 44 0 0 25 0 564
2018 463 19 3 41 0 0 28 0 554
2019 459 17 2 45 0 0 20 0 543
2020 463 18 2 38 0 0 25 0 546
2021 416 18 3 29 0 1 23 0 490
2022 411 21 2 23 0 2 22 0 481
2023 424 18 5 18 0 3 35 0 503
2024 395 15 1 13 0 3 40 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berea Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 31.5 16.8 n/a
1989 547 32.0 17.0 n/a
1990 517 31.7 16.3 n/a
1991 483 30.5 15.8 n/a
1992 549 31.4 17.4 n/a
1993 486 31.7 15.3 n/a
1994 524 33.2 15.8 n/a
1995 534 34.9 15.3 n/a
1996 534 34.9 15.3 n/a
1997 537 36.3 14.8 34.5
1998 509 37.8 13.5 36.7
1999 490 25.4 19.6 49.2
2000 484 23.6 20.8 50.6
2001 468 20.5 23.1 53.6
2002 473 29.8 15.9 81.8
2003 473 29.8 15.9 81.8
2004 496 31.0 16.0 n/a
2005 531 32.0 16.6 n/a
2006 493 34.8 14.2 66.1
2007 488 31.0 15.7 66.8
2008 520 33.0 15.8 65.5
2009 522 33.0 15.8 69
2010 536 27.0 19.8 69.8
2011 526 33.9 15.5 68.1
2012 559 36.9 15.1 65.8
2013 550 40.3 13.6 n/a
2014 555 38.8 14.2 62.2
2015 556 36.0 15.4 65.8
2016 565 38.0 14.8 63.7
2017 564 38.2 14.7 68.3
2018 554 39.7 13.9 74.4
2019 543 39.9 13.6 66.7
2020 546 37.9 14.3 61.9
2021 490 36.9 13.2 55.3
2022 481 38.9 12.3 62.6
2023 503 38.9 12.9 68.6
2024 467 37.9 12.3 68.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berea Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 31.5 16.8 n/a
1989 547 32.0 17.0 n/a
1990 517 31.7 16.3 n/a
1991 483 30.5 15.8 n/a
1992 549 31.4 17.4 n/a
1993 486 31.7 15.3 n/a
1994 524 33.2 15.8 n/a
1995 534 34.9 15.3 n/a
1996 534 34.9 15.3 n/a
1997 537 36.3 14.8 34.5
1998 509 37.8 13.5 36.7
1999 490 25.4 19.6 49.2
2000 484 23.6 20.8 50.6
2001 468 20.5 23.1 53.6
2002 473 29.8 15.9 81.8
2003 473 29.8 15.9 81.8
2004 496 31.0 16.0 n/a
2005 531 32.0 16.6 n/a
2006 493 34.8 14.2 66.1
2007 488 31.0 15.7 66.8
2008 520 33.0 15.8 65.5
2009 522 33.0 15.8 69
2010 536 27.0 19.8 69.8
2011 526 33.9 15.5 68.1
2012 559 36.9 15.1 65.8
2013 550 40.3 13.6 n/a
2014 555 38.8 14.2 62.2
2015 556 36.0 15.4 65.8
2016 565 38.0 14.8 63.7
2017 564 38.2 14.7 68.3
2018 554 39.7 13.9 74.4
2019 543 39.9 13.6 66.7
2020 546 37.9 14.3 61.9
2021 490 36.9 13.2 55.3
2022 481 38.9 12.3 62.6
2023 503 38.9 12.9 68.6
2024 467 37.9 12.3 68.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Berea Community Elementary School

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Created with Highcharts 9.2.2Year$Berea Community Elementary SchoolPer Pupil ExpendituresFederal Funds: PersonnelFederal Funds: Non-personnelState/Local Funds: PersonnelState/Local Funds: Non-personnelOther Funds20182019202020212022010k20k30k©2025 schooldigger.com

YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $857 (7.5%) $261 (2.3%) $1,122 (9.8%) $9,004 (78.6%) $1,084 (9.5%) $10,092 (88.1%) $11,453
2019 $1,052 (7.8%) $691 (5.1%) $1,743 (12.9%) $10,808 (80.1%) $2,720 (20.2%) $13,527 (100.3%) $13,492
2020 $2,262 (10.2%) $715 (3.2%) $2,977 (13.5%) $15,572 (70.4%) $2,190 (9.9%) $17,932 (81.1%) $22,104
2021 $2,185 (10.1%) $684 (3.2%) $2,868 (13.2%) $15,499 (71.6%) $2,180 (10.1%) $17,679 (81.7%) $21,650
2022 $4,780 (40.1%) $4,213 (35.3%) $4,816 (40.4%) $11,839 (99.3%) $4,369 (36.6%) $11,857 (99.4%) $11,924

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Berea Community Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 541st of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 620th of 687 Elementary schools
 13%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543503
 7.4%
African American1718
 5.9%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic4518
 60%
Pacific Islander03
White459424
 7.6%
Two or More Races2035
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%68.6%
 1.9%


Schools Near Berea Community Elementary School

Berea Independent
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Distance: 0mi
Rank: 364th of 685
Students: 467
Madison County
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Distance: 0.9mi
Rank: 196th of 685
Students: 493
Madison County
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Students: 474
Madison County
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Rank: 174th of 685
Students: 609
Madison County
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Distance: 7.66mi
Rank: 215th of 685
Students: 620
Rockcastle County
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Distance: 9.63mi
Rank: 450th of 685
Students: 244
Garrard County
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Distance: 9.7mi
Rank: 220th of 685
Students: 279
Madison County
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Distance: 10.97mi
Students: 418
Madison County
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Distance: 12.2mi
Rank: 296th of 685
Students: 452
Madison County
Public 1-5
Distance: 12.31mi
Rank: 424th of 685
Students: 493








Frequently Asked Questions about Berea Community Elementary School

Students who attend Berea Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berea Community Middle School
High : Berea Community High School

Students at Berea Community Elementary School are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Berea Community Elementary School.

Berea Community Elementary School ranks 364th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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