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Enrollment
785
Elementary
DISTRICT 739 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERRIEN COUNTY·NCES 130039000195
Berrien Primary School
1427 N Davis St, Nashville, GA 31639 · (229) 686-7438 · Berrien County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL785 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
54 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
785 students
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 74%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 128 | 16% |
| Kindergarten | 218 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 236 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 203 | 26% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Berrien County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Berrien Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Primary School this school | 785 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Blackshear Elementary School Blackshear | 820 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
| Berrien Elementary School Nashville | 692 | 100.0% | 49.6% |
| Jasper County Primary School Monticello | 660 | 100.0% | N/A |
| North Hart Elementary School Bowersville | 666 | 96.5% | 54.1% |
| Leroy Massey Elementary School Summerville | 877 | 94.3% | 20.9% |
Matched among Georgia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Berrien Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 785 | #249 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #999 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.3% | #818 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #48 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.4% | #726 of 854 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
785
-1 (0%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 874
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 785 | 53.8 | 14.6:1 | 100% (785) |
| 2023-24 | 815 | 54.8 | 14.9:1 | 68% (554) |
| 2022-23 | 813 | 54.8 | 14.8:1 | 83% (678) |
| 2020-21 | 786 | 53 | 14.8:1 | 83% (655) |
| 2017-18 | 821 | 53 | 15.5:1 | 84% (686) |
| 2015-16 | 831 | 54 | 15.4:1 | 84% (694) |
| 2010-11 | 892 | 51 | 17.5:1 | 72% (643) |
| 2000-01 | 794 | 48 | 16.5:1 | 59% (469) |
| 1990-91 | 874 | 53 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Berrien Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (821 to 785); teachers up 2% (53 to 53.8).
About Berrien Primary School
Berrien Primary School is one of the public schools in Nashville, Georgia. It is a medium-sized elementary school. School enrollment was 785 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 2. For comparison, elementary schools in Georgia average about 605 students.
Besides Berrien Primary School, Berrien County runs 4 other schools. The district enrolls 3,061 students.
Roughly 70% of students at Berrien Primary School are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 11% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 9% multiracial. The White share of the county population is higher, at 82%. Pick two students at random and there is a 48% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teacher staffing is 53.8 full-time equivalents, or about 14.6 students per teacher. On average, elementary schools in Georgia have 13.3:1, compared with 14.6:1 here. About 100% of students, or 785, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Berrien County census figures show that the median household income is $52,876, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 17% of residents are in poverty. Berrien County is home to 5 public schools and about 3,061 public school students.
Of nearby public schools, Berrien High School is the closest, at about 1.1 miles. Berrien Primary School has 4 other public schools within five miles.
NCES assigns Berrien Primary School the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 786 in 2020-21 and 785 in 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Berrien County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,352
Census ACS
Median income
$52,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
3,061 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Berrien County
- Berrien High SchoolHigh · 850 students
- Berrien Elementary SchoolElementary · 692 students
- Berrien Middle SchoolMiddle · 673 students
- Berrien Academy Performance Learning CenterHigh · 61 students
Other schools in Nashville
- Berrien High SchoolHigh · 850 students
- Berrien Elementary SchoolElementary · 692 students
- Berrien Middle SchoolMiddle · 673 students
- Berrien Academy Performance Learning CenterHigh · 61 students
Nearby schools
- Berrien High School1.1 mi · 850
- Berrien Middle School1.9 mi · 673
- Berrien Elementary School1.9 mi · 692
- Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center3.1 mi · 61
- Cook Primary School10.8 mi · 778
- Cook High School10.8 mi · 895
Frequently asked questions
About Berrien Primary SchoolHow large is Berrien Primary School?
Berrien Primary School enrolls approximately 785 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Berrien Primary School serve?
Berrien Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Berrien Primary School?
Approximately 14.6:1 students per teacher at Berrien Primary School.
How diverse is Berrien Primary School?
Berrien Primary School reports a student body of 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Berrien Primary School in?
Berrien Primary School is part of Berrien County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.