Berkeley Elementary School

Public K-6

 351 Bloomfield Ave
       Bloomfield, NJ  07003-4804


(973) 680-8540

District: Bloomfield Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1038th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,007 Help


Students who attend Berkeley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bloomfield Middle School
High:    Bloomfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.6%
African American:
22.8%
White:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details Berkeley Elementary School ranks worse than 77.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Bloomfield Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: Hispanic (59.6%), African American (22.8%), White (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berkeley Elementary School is 10.4. 4 elementary schools in the Bloomfield Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berkeley Elementary School is $7,007. 5 elementary schools in the Bloomfield Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berkeley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley Elementary School 1038th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Berkeley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
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Bloomfield Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bloomfield Township School District 293rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berkeley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.51 727th 1204 39.6%
2004 62.92 611th 1298 52.9%
2005 43.20 908th 1303 30.3%
2006 58.71 722nd 1314 45.1%
2007 50.71 865th 1329 34.9%
2008 48.17 867th 1338 35.2%
2009 52.93 769th 1346 42.9%
2010 48.57 851st 1354 37.1%
2011 44.48 913th 1360 32.9%
2012 29.32 1065th 1363 21.9%
2013 35.45 997th 1367 27.1%
2014 32.83 1022nd 1363 25.0%
2015 31.42 960th 1357 29.3%
2016 22.84 1078th 1346 19.9%
2017 29.98 977th 1352 27.7%
2018 16.02 1159th 1353 14.3%
2019 19.60 1126th 1360 17.2%
2021 19.58 1030th 1317 21.8%
2022 16.21 1128th 1345 16.1%
2023 23.07 1038th 1342 22.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.81 389th 463 16.0%
2022 15.22 475th 489 2.9%
2023 11.63 488th 499 2.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.83 530th 1001 47.1%
2019 18.31 828th 1007 17.8%
2022 14.38 882nd 949 7.1%
2023 16.24 826th 958 13.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.84 728th 942 22.7%
2019 34.72 613th 948 35.3%
2021 36.24 543rd 839 35.3%
2022 27.32 636th 863 26.3%
2023 36.53 565th 910 37.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.04 1096th 1333 17.8%
2019 26.48 1018th 1331 23.5%
2021 20.41 1030th 1290 20.2%
2022 20.30 1049th 1326 20.9%
2023 27.68 950th 1318 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.97 1132nd 1334 15.1%
2019 14.66 1150th 1335 13.9%
2021 21.00 981st 1297 24.4%
2022 14.08 1143rd 1324 13.7%
2023 20.64 1035th 1315 21.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.10 235th 517 54.5%
2019 57.13 197th 522 62.3%
2021 51.45 189th 456 58.6%
2022 41.41 289th 494 41.5%
2023 64.88 130th 463 71.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.84 678th 870 22.1%
2019 34.13 593rd 899 34.0%
2021 35.97 579th 896 35.4%
2022 21.32 768th 953 19.4%
2023 31.34 667th 982 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at Berkeley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.42 990th 1022 3.1%
2019 19.05 868th 1023 15.2%
2022 22.46 804th 976 17.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, January 22, 2023

Open Quote Berkeley Elementary has been great for my kids. My daughter started there at 2nd Grade and my son started at Kindergarten. My daughter graduated last year and is now going to the Bloomfield Middle School where she is in all Honors classes. Berkeley has some awesome teachers. Teachers that truly care about each child's education and growth. They have Class Dojo which has been so helpful with communication throughout the school. They also have a great Home and School Association that really pull together and make great events for the children. Not to mention the guidance counselor who is super observant and in tune with the children’s needs. Our principal is super supportive, approachable and the children love and respect her. I truly love how she has the children do a Mantra every morning before starting school. Berkeley is a great school I highly recommend it. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Open Quote I have found Berkeley Elementary School to be an exciting place to be. The students, parents, and community put forth a united effort to make this an institution of fun and learning. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Open Quote Excellent. I was extremely impressed with the Aladdin performance and the engagement of the students and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Open Quote Their is absolutely nothing “great” or “GOOD” about this school or it’s administration as a whole.
At first glimpse,
I thought how odd is it that a school sits besides a main road where yearly children and adults alike have been savagely ran over or in traumatic accidents.
My husband attempted to reassure as he was also a student here, he did however mention the lack of unity and school lunches tasting a-lot like something out of prison.

Well, 6 months later into our daughter going to this hell hole, nothing much has changed. She’s only in kindergarten but by the way I see them treat our daughter and kindergarteners you’d think they’re in college.
Recently, the principal and administration brought it upon themselves to “save” the community by placing our 5 year olds out into the field nearby the streets instead of properly having them meet there teachers in the gym due to “school shootings”.
Therefore in 30 degree weather our children were forced to line-up and stand to wait for their teachers for nearly 15-20 minutes because in the principals words, “The Children needs to woken up to the reality of first grade”.
To top it off, within the same day the children were forced to do recess outside in the same 30-40 degree weather.
We wouldn’t have relocated back here from Florida to this kind of poor school conditions if we knew our child’s lunch came out of cans, or whenever our child is being bullied it goes unnoticed or whenever children are being “disciplined” by hall monitors, it’s shouting and screaming like they’re adults.
Since being here I’ve had to watch our happy-go-lucky daughter turn into a sad child that lacks interest in school. NO CHILD should have to be treated without compassion and understanding.

If you’re okay with your child going to Fort Knox or rikers island and losing out on there whole childhood, I recommend this place of choice.

To note: the review by susie below is dismissive and ignorant as her generation in school was nearly 6 decades ago during a time that separation and segregation was “America being great”. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Berkeley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 11 27 27 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 242 18 27 37 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1990 221 17 30 34 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 239 33 34 35 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 228 48 38 31 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 219 61 32 40 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 206 61 29 62 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 174 75 29 89 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 174 75 29 89 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 169 90 31 122 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 160 110 26 129 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 178 130 11 148 24 n/a n/a 0 491
2001 152 144 30 173 6 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 148 127 45 198 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 148 127 45 198 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 129 118 50 193 6 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 119 140 49 198 5 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 96 147 55 201 7 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 71 126 53 191 5 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 69 138 44 185 5 n/a n/a 0 441
2009 60 145 43 205 4 1 0 0 458
2010 57 136 32 179 3 0 0 0 407
2011 54 133 28 206 4 0 0 0 425
2012 36 131 32 198 2 3 0 0 402
2013 48 131 31 202 3 2 0 0 417
2014 65 138 30 207 2 3 0 0 445
2015 54 122 27 226 4 8 0 0 441
2016 49 134 25 220 4 6 0 0 438
2017 47 126 28 229 2 6 0 0 438
2018 47 132 32 238 3 6 1 0 459
2019 44 126 31 234 1 6 3 0 445
2020 46 129 34 249 0 5 4 0 467
2021 52 111 32 236 2 6 5 0 444
2022 53 109 24 250 2 4 4 0 446
2023 44 103 20 269 5 3 7 0 451

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 Berkeley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 20.0 16.3 n/a
1989 324 17.0 19.0 n/a
1990 302 17.0 17.7 14.2
1991 341 21.0 16.2 17.6
1992 345 19.0 18.1 24.6
1993 352 19.0 18.5 29.5
1994 358 21.0 17.0 32.1
1995 367 20.0 18.4 27.5
1996 367 20.0 18.4 27.5
1998 412 23.0 17.9 26
1999 426 23.0 18.5 25.6
2000 491 23.0 21.3 33.6
2001 505 23.2 21.8 37.4
2002 519 26.6 19.5 37.2
2003 519 26.6 19.5 37.2
2004 496 27.6 18.0 37.1
2005 511 29.0 17.6 n/a
2006 506 31.0 16.3 37.5
2007 446 27.0 16.5 43.3
2008 441 22.0 20.0 43.8
2009 458 31.0 13.9 46.3
2010 407 23.0 17.7 55.3
2011 425 25.0 17.0 45.4
2012 402 31.7 12.6 47.8
2013 417 34.3 12.1 49.9
2014 445 31.8 13.9 60.7
2015 441 32.0 13.7 60.8
2016 438 36.0 12.1 70.1
2017 438 31.8 13.7 66.9
2018 459 35.3 12.9 63.4
2019 445 32.5 13.6 64.5
2020 467 36.5 12.7 63.2
2021 444 42.5 10.4 53.2
2022 446 41.5 10.7 60.1
2023 451 43.0 10.4 46.8

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 Berkeley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 20.0 16.3 n/a
1989 324 17.0 19.0 n/a
1990 302 17.0 17.7 14.2
1991 341 21.0 16.2 17.6
1992 345 19.0 18.1 24.6
1993 352 19.0 18.5 29.5
1994 358 21.0 17.0 32.1
1995 367 20.0 18.4 27.5
1996 367 20.0 18.4 27.5
1998 412 23.0 17.9 26
1999 426 23.0 18.5 25.6
2000 491 23.0 21.3 33.6
2001 505 23.2 21.8 37.4
2002 519 26.6 19.5 37.2
2003 519 26.6 19.5 37.2
2004 496 27.6 18.0 37.1
2005 511 29.0 17.6 n/a
2006 506 31.0 16.3 37.5
2007 446 27.0 16.5 43.3
2008 441 22.0 20.0 43.8
2009 458 31.0 13.9 46.3
2010 407 23.0 17.7 55.3
2011 425 25.0 17.0 45.4
2012 402 31.7 12.6 47.8
2013 417 34.3 12.1 49.9
2014 445 31.8 13.9 60.7
2015 441 32.0 13.7 60.8
2016 438 36.0 12.1 70.1
2017 438 31.8 13.7 66.9
2018 459 35.3 12.9 63.4
2019 445 32.5 13.6 64.5
2020 467 36.5 12.7 63.2
2021 444 42.5 10.4 53.2
2022 446 41.5 10.7 60.1
2023 451 43.0 10.4 46.8

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 Berkeley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $243 (3.5%) $6,764 (96.5%) $7,007

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berkeley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1126th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1038th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley Elementary School)27.925
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)52.850.6
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Berkeley Elementary School)26.132.7
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)54.947.9
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley Elementary School)46.739.1
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)62.959.4
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley Elementary School)22.616.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)50.149
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley Elementary School)44.331.8
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)62.761.8
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley Elementary School)24.19.1
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)48.836.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley Elementary School)4850
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)57.356.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley Elementary School)20.810.9
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)38.233.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445451
 1.3%
African American126103
 18.3%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian3120
 35.5%
Hispanic234269
 15%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White4444
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%46.8%
 17.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Berkeley Elementary School.

Students who attend Berkeley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bloomfield Middle School
High : Bloomfield High School

Students at Berkeley Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 23% African American, 10% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Berkeley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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