Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barclay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Barclay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Barclay Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
Barclay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barclay Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
59%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Barclay Elementary School is ranked #1518 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Barclay Elementary School often compared to?
Barclay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Titus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Barclay Elementary School?
694 students attend Barclay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barclay Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barclay Elementary School?
Barclay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barclay Elementary School offer ?
Barclay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barclay Elementary School part of?
Barclay Elementary School is part of Central Bucks School District.
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