Barth Elementary School

Summary:

Barth Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 313 students. The school is part of the Pottstown School District, which is ranked 491 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Barth Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, it has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 11th out of 437 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its African American student population, with a 5-star rating. It also performed relatively well for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 392nd out of 1432 Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 4-star rating. However, the school ranked 907th out of 1084 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its disabled student population, with a 1-star rating.

Compared to other nearby elementary schools, Barth Elementary School generally performs better than the Pottstown School District average but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Owen J. Roberts School District. For example, East Coventry Elementary and North Coventry Elementary consistently outperform Barth Elementary School in academic measures such as PSSA test scores and overall school rankings. Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, Barth Elementary School has a high level of spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, suggesting that resources may not be fully translating into improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 467 W Walnut St
       Pottstown, PA  19464-6638


(610) 970-6675

District: Pottstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
873rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,200 Help


Students who attend Barth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pottstown Middle School
High:    Pottstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.0%
White:
23.6%
Hispanic:
22.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barth Elementary School ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pottstown School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Barth Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pottstown School District. Student population at Barth Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39%), White (23.6%), Hispanic (22.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pottstown School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barth Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barth Elementary School is $19,200, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barth Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barth Elementary School 873rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Barth Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pottstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottstown School District 491st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barth Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.49 984th 1302 24.4%
2004 9.75 1164th 1308 11.0%
2005 23.00 1081st 1299 16.8%
2006 39.73 1137th 1545 26.4%
2007 37.20 1178th 1555 24.2%
2008 48.96 996th 1551 35.8%
2009 35.37 1214th 1549 21.6%
2010 54.20 927th 1579 41.3%
2011 41.46 1187th 1597 25.7%
2012 38.54 1204th 1599 24.7%
2013 30.44 1202nd 1519 20.9%
2014 26.21 1187th 1467 19.1%
2015 22.77 1164th 1474 21.0%
2016 34.51 1129th 1554 27.3%
2017 41.59 1052nd 1547 32.0%
2018 25.53 1197th 1530 21.8%
2019 9.51 1370th 1544 11.3%
2021 10.09 1255th 1433 12.4%
2022 34.97 1077th 1534 29.8%
2023 27.39 1152nd 1534 24.9%
2024 49.41 873rd 1526 42.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.52 80th 128 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.80 871st 1414 38.4%
2024 69.84 392nd 1432 72.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.50 813th 1488 45.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.90 979th 1043 6.1%
2024 20.06 907th 1084 16.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.26 914th 1495 38.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.74 50th 437 88.6%
2024 94.25 11th 437 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Barth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.02 786th 1229 36.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Barth Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 224 122 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1989 181 109 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 208 107 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 191 125 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 201 128 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 188 125 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 210 134 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 216 159 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 216 159 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 194 159 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 184 174 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 180 162 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 204 197 3 45 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 177 184 2 48 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2002 167 150 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 167 150 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 154 167 1 39 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 119 171 2 42 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 121 166 2 38 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 115 160 3 44 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2008 121 169 4 55 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 128 189 3 80 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 132 187 3 89 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2011 146 174 7 84 1 0 10 0 422
2012 150 174 1 77 1 0 21 0 424
2013 132 150 3 72 2 0 47 0 406
2014 126 148 3 48 1 0 52 0 378
2015 109 127 2 47 1 0 55 0 341
2016 100 131 4 51 1 0 49 0 336
2017 104 128 1 49 1 2 44 0 329
2018 99 137 1 55 1 2 54 0 349
2019 91 138 3 62 0 0 57 0 351
2020 85 149 5 66 1 0 50 0 356
2021 68 155 4 60 1 1 56 0 345
2022 62 124 2 59 1 2 56 0 306
2023 67 126 0 68 1 2 49 0 313
2024 74 122 0 71 2 0 44 0 313

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 Barth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 20.0 18.0 n/a
1989 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
1990 330 19.5 16.9 0
1991 340 19.5 17.4 n/a
1992 348 17.2 20.2 n/a
1993 341 14.1 24.2 n/a
1994 371 13.1 28.3 n/a
1995 404 18.6 21.7 n/a
1996 404 18.6 21.7 n/a
1997 378 18.6 20.3 n/a
1998 388 20.6 18.8 n/a
1999 385 22.6 17.0 n/a
2000 449 20.6 21.8 59
2001 411 22.0 18.7 60.1
2002 351 20.1 17.5 51.9
2003 351 20.1 17.5 51.9
2004 362 22.2 16.3 61.6
2005 334 23.2 14.4 54.5
2006 328 20.0 16.4 65.5
2007 322 22.3 14.4 70.2
2008 349 22.7 15.4 75.6
2009 401 28.7 14.0 76.3
2010 413 29.5 14.0 78
2011 422 28.5 14.8 78.2
2012 424 27.9 15.1 79.7
2013 406 25.9 15.6 73.9
2014 378 25.9 14.5 78
2015 341 26.0 13.1 99.1
2016 336 24.0 14.0 100
2017 329 24.9 13.2 100
2018 349 25.7 13.5 100
2019 351 24.7 14.2 100
2020 356 25.2 14.1 100
2021 345 25.2 13.6 99.1
2022 306 27.2 11.2 99
2023 313 27.2 11.5 100
2024 313 26.2 11.9 100

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 Barth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 20.0 18.0 n/a
1989 304 15.0 20.2 n/a
1990 330 19.5 16.9 0
1991 340 19.5 17.4 n/a
1992 348 17.2 20.2 n/a
1993 341 14.1 24.2 n/a
1994 371 13.1 28.3 n/a
1995 404 18.6 21.7 n/a
1996 404 18.6 21.7 n/a
1997 378 18.6 20.3 n/a
1998 388 20.6 18.8 n/a
1999 385 22.6 17.0 n/a
2000 449 20.6 21.8 59
2001 411 22.0 18.7 60.1
2002 351 20.1 17.5 51.9
2003 351 20.1 17.5 51.9
2004 362 22.2 16.3 61.6
2005 334 23.2 14.4 54.5
2006 328 20.0 16.4 65.5
2007 322 22.3 14.4 70.2
2008 349 22.7 15.4 75.6
2009 401 28.7 14.0 76.3
2010 413 29.5 14.0 78
2011 422 28.5 14.8 78.2
2012 424 27.9 15.1 79.7
2013 406 25.9 15.6 73.9
2014 378 25.9 14.5 78
2015 341 26.0 13.1 99.1
2016 336 24.0 14.0 100
2017 329 24.9 13.2 100
2018 349 25.7 13.5 100
2019 351 24.7 14.2 100
2020 356 25.2 14.1 100
2021 345 25.2 13.6 99.1
2022 306 27.2 11.2 99
2023 313 27.2 11.5 100
2024 313 26.2 11.9 100

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 Barth Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,592 (9.7%) $14,824 (90.3%) $16,416
2020 $1,925 (13.1%) $12,783 (86.9%) $14,707
2021 $2,498 (16.3%) $12,858 (83.7%) $15,356
2022 $3,116 (16.2%) $16,083 (83.8%) $19,200

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barth Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1370th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1152nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Barth Elementary School)11.338.2
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barth Elementary School)24.645.5
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Barth Elementary School)2227.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Barth Elementary School)6259.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barth Elementary School)34.727.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Barth Elementary School)16.134.2
 18.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Barth Elementary School)6259.6
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barth Elementary School)29.138.7
 9.6%
   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 Students351313
 10.8%
African American138126
 8.7%
American Indian01
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic6268
 9.7%
Pacific Islander02
White9167
 26.4%
Two or More Races5749
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Barth Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Barth Elementary School.

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

Middle : Pottstown Middle School
High : Pottstown High School

Students at Barth Elementary School are 39% African American, 24% White, 23% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races.

Barth Elementary School ranks 873rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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