Excellent
#572 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 17% in state
Berkshire Elementary
Elementary School · Berkshire Local · Burton, OH
A Berkshire Local elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14155 Claridon Troy Rd, Burton, OH 44021
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berkshire Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 71% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berkshire Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,359
Median home value
$231,500
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Jordak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 3.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
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| Munson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 1–3 | 4.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Berkshire Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkshire Elementary is listed in Berkshire Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkshire Elementary
Berkshire Elementary is a public elementary school in Burton, OH, part of Berkshire Local, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkshire Elementary
What grades does Berkshire Elementary serve?
Berkshire Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Berkshire Elementary?
Berkshire Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkshire Elementary rank in OH?
Berkshire Elementary ranks #572 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Berkshire Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkshire Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berkshire Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkshire Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Berkshire Elementary a charter school?
No, Berkshire Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkshire Elementary a Title I school?
No, Berkshire Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkshire Elementary?
32.3% of students at Berkshire Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Geauga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (440) 298-3314
- Area population (ZIP 44021)
- 5,739
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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