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Barkley Elementary School

Summary:

Barkley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the Phoenixville Area School District, which is ranked 142 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barkley Elementary School has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 619 and 673 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. While the school's proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts are generally higher than the state averages, they are lower than nearby Manavon Elementary School and Schuylkill Elementary School, which are also part of the Phoenixville Area School District. Barkley has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students, but its performance for Low Socioeconomic Status students is relatively lower.

Barkley Elementary School has a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.1 over the past few years. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated between $16,742 and $21,473 over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools. While Barkley has demonstrated strengths in serving certain subgroups, the school may benefit from analyzing the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools within the district to identify opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where it lags behind, such as Math and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 320 Second Ave
       Phoenixville, PA  19460-3819

(484) 927-5300

District: Phoenixville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
619th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,236 Help


Students who attend Barkley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Phoenixville Area Middle School
High:    Phoenixville Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.0%
White:
41.2%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barkley Elementary School ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Phoenixville Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Barkley Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Phoenixville Area School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46%), White (41.2%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Phoenixville Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barkley Elementary School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Phoenixville Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barkley Elementary School is $18,236, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Phoenixville Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barkley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barkley Elementary School 619th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Barkley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Phoenixville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenixville Area School District 142nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barkley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.79 514th 1302 60.5%
2004 51.68 749th 1308 42.7%
2005 60.40 620th 1299 52.3%
2006 59.03 733rd 1545 52.6%
2007 60.06 741st 1555 52.3%
2008 66.66 575th 1551 62.9%
2009 66.46 568th 1549 63.3%
2010 54.84 914th 1579 42.1%
2011 60.43 771st 1597 51.7%
2012 68.75 591st 1599 63.0%
2013 65.78 626th 1519 58.8%
2014 58.69 772nd 1467 47.4%
2015 53.94 828th 1474 43.8%
2016 53.96 870th 1554 44.0%
2017 57.46 782nd 1547 49.5%
2018 56.87 795th 1530 48.0%
2019 61.94 692nd 1544 55.2%
2021 47.45 864th 1433 39.7%
2022 51.98 861st 1534 43.9%
2023 61.05 673rd 1534 56.1%
2024 63.81 619th 1526 59.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.57 38th 196 80.6%
2024 59.66 64th 200 68.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.90 731st 1414 48.3%
2024 51.39 761st 1432 46.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.42 724th 1488 51.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.12 137th 1043 86.9%
2024 61.34 342nd 1084 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.31 506th 1495 66.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.67 104th 432 75.9%
2024 64.60 134th 454 70.5%
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Rank History for White students at Barkley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.06 202nd 1236 83.7%
2024 81.95 162nd 1229 86.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Open Quote Don't be fooled by the numbers. Barkley Elementary serves a diverse population, many of which are ESL students. Standardized tests are certainly more difficult with a secondary language. That being said, Barkley has wonderful, committed teachers, numerous services and programs for both struggling students and those that need to be challenged more. The support staff is also wonderful and you can really feel how much they care about the students. Proud Barkley parent! Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Open Quote I am a Field Experience Student at Barkley, and I have seen nothing but amazing things from the teachers here. The staff goes above and beyond to find ways to differentiate instruction and reach every child on an individual level! The area is not the best, but the amount of love and support makes this school different from many others! I give this school 5 stars! Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Open Quote Barkley is a wonderful school and one of the best elementary schools in the area. I think the lower ratings for this school, compared to others in the area, comes from a perception that somehow because it has a higher percentage of minority students that it is not up to par with the other elementary schools. I can say with confidence, from direct experience, Barkley is a great school and should have a rating reflecting so. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barkley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 81 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1989 308 89 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 262 81 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1991 274 69 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1992 280 90 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 274 85 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 315 85 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1995 329 88 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1996 329 88 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1997 337 77 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 333 84 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 316 71 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 314 81 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 229 77 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 263 116 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 263 116 8 25 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 244 97 8 34 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 202 90 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 229 84 8 41 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 247 79 7 50 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2008 246 68 7 51 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2009 211 79 5 55 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 221 82 6 58 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 224 66 5 61 0 0 0 0 356
2012 224 71 9 63 0 1 2 0 370
2013 239 65 7 80 0 0 6 0 397
2014 266 62 10 99 0 0 16 0 453
2015 257 56 10 119 0 0 25 0 467
2016 232 44 11 120 0 0 29 0 436
2017 223 41 4 114 0 0 33 0 415
2018 149 31 2 86 0 0 23 0 291
2019 147 34 2 100 0 0 29 0 312
2020 146 20 2 108 0 0 21 0 297
2021 129 20 0 116 1 0 22 0 288
2022 136 26 1 139 1 0 17 0 320
2023 120 20 3 134 0 0 14 0 291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barkley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 23.6 17.1 n/a
1989 408 24.5 16.6 n/a
1990 355 21.5 16.5 0
1991 359 23.9 15.0 n/a
1992 386 23.9 16.1 n/a
1993 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1994 412 23.4 17.6 n/a
1995 432 26.4 16.4 n/a
1996 432 26.4 16.4 n/a
1997 431 26.8 16.1 n/a
1998 424 26.8 15.8 n/a
1999 406 26.8 15.1 n/a
2000 407 25.6 15.9 37.1
2001 320 26.8 11.9 37.8
2002 412 30.0 13.7 37.9
2003 412 30.0 13.7 37.9
2004 383 30.0 12.8 34.5
2005 333 30.0 11.1 46.8
2006 362 32.3 11.2 40.6
2007 383 29.8 12.9 41.5
2008 372 35.0 10.6 44.1
2009 350 33.8 10.4 42.9
2010 367 33.7 10.8 48.2
2011 356 31.9 11.1 46.6
2012 370 32.4 11.4 39.5
2013 397 33.8 11.7 46.9
2014 453 36.4 12.4 49.9
2015 467 40.0 11.6 53.7
2016 436 41.0 10.6 55.3
2017 415 40.2 10.3 52.5
2018 291 30.5 9.5 51.2
2019 312 28.8 10.8 54.5
2020 297 29.4 10.1 51.2
2021 288 25.9 11.1 55.9
2022 320 32.7 9.7 58.1
2023 291 30.1 9.6 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barkley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 23.6 17.1 n/a
1989 408 24.5 16.6 n/a
1990 355 21.5 16.5 0
1991 359 23.9 15.0 n/a
1992 386 23.9 16.1 n/a
1993 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1994 412 23.4 17.6 n/a
1995 432 26.4 16.4 n/a
1996 432 26.4 16.4 n/a
1997 431 26.8 16.1 n/a
1998 424 26.8 15.8 n/a
1999 406 26.8 15.1 n/a
2000 407 25.6 15.9 37.1
2001 320 26.8 11.9 37.8
2002 412 30.0 13.7 37.9
2003 412 30.0 13.7 37.9
2004 383 30.0 12.8 34.5
2005 333 30.0 11.1 46.8
2006 362 32.3 11.2 40.6
2007 383 29.8 12.9 41.5
2008 372 35.0 10.6 44.1
2009 350 33.8 10.4 42.9
2010 367 33.7 10.8 48.2
2011 356 31.9 11.1 46.6
2012 370 32.4 11.4 39.5
2013 397 33.8 11.7 46.9
2014 453 36.4 12.4 49.9
2015 467 40.0 11.6 53.7
2016 436 41.0 10.6 55.3
2017 415 40.2 10.3 52.5
2018 291 30.5 9.5 51.2
2019 312 28.8 10.8 54.5
2020 297 29.4 10.1 51.2
2021 288 25.9 11.1 55.9
2022 320 32.7 9.7 58.1
2023 291 30.1 9.6 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barkley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $78 (0.4%) $21,395 (99.6%) $21,473
2020 $184 (1.1%) $16,558 (98.9%) $16,742
2021 $160 (0.9%) $17,756 (99.1%) $17,916
2022 $161 (0.9%) $18,075 (99.1%) $18,236

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barkley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 692nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 673rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Barkley Elementary School)50.842.6
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barkley Elementary School)62.647
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Barkley Elementary School)53.961.9
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Barkley Elementary School)84.177.5
 6.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barkley Elementary School)7369.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Barkley Elementary School)52.451.4
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barkley Elementary School)68.359.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Barkley Elementary School)52.352.1
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Barkley Elementary School)84.177.5
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barkley Elementary School)67.958.8
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students312291
 6.7%
African American3420
 41.2%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic100134
 34%
Pacific Islander00
White147120
 18.4%
Two or More Races2914
 51.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%56.7%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barkley Elementary School

Barkley Elementary School ranks 619th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Barkley Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 41% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Barkley Elementary School.

Students who attend Barkley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Phoenixville Area Middle School
High : Phoenixville Area High School


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