Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Barkley Bridge Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barkley Bridge Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
93%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Barkley Bridge Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Barkley Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
Barkley Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestline Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
460 students attend Barkley Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Barkley Bridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barkley Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Barkley Bridge Elementary School part of?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School is part of Hartselle City School District.
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View the Barkley Bridge Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break-No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break-No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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