Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Barley Sheaf Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Barley Sheaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
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Barley Sheaf Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Barley Sheaf Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barley Sheaf Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
17%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
69%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Barley Sheaf Elementary School is ranked #604 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Barley Sheaf Elementary School often compared to?
Barley Sheaf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Hunter Elementary School, Copper Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Barley Sheaf Elementary School?
401 students attend Barley Sheaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Barley Sheaf Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barley Sheaf Elementary School?
Barley Sheaf Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barley Sheaf Elementary School offer ?
Barley Sheaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Barley Sheaf Elementary School part of?
Barley Sheaf Elementary School is part of Flemington-Raritan Regional School District.
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