- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warrington, PA
Barclay El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Barclay El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420531004683
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barclay El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Warrington · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barclay El Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barclay El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Warrington, PA.
School address
District: Central Bucks Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420531004683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Barclay El Sch held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420531004683 · Warrington, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Bucks Hs-South (1,719 students)
Barclay El Sch held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Barclay El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-South
1,719 students
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-West
1,391 students
- Central Bucks
Central Bucks Hs-East
1,374 students
- Holicong Ms
Holicong Ms
907 students
- Tamanend Ms
Tamanend Ms
901 students
- This school 654
Barclay El Sch
654 students
What this shows Barclay El Sch reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barclay El Sch compares
Barclay El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Barclay El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Bucks Sd reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barclay El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bucks Hs-South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Bucks Hs-West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Bucks Hs-East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holicong Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamanend Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barclay El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Warrington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barclay El Sch
How many students attend Barclay El Sch?
Barclay El Sch has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warrington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barclay El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Barclay El Sch is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barclay El Sch?
30.3% of students at Barclay El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barclay El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Barclay El Sch is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Warrington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barclay El Sch?
Barclay El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barclay El Sch rank among elementary schools in Warrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barclay El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Warrington, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Bucks Sd?
Besides Barclay El Sch, Central Bucks Sd also operates Central Bucks Hs-South (1,719 students), Central Bucks Hs-West (1,391 students), and Central Bucks Hs-East (1,374 students). See the Central Bucks Sd district page for the complete list.