- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenixville, PA
Barkley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Barkley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421905001430
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barkley El Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Phoenixville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barkley El Sch has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barkley El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Phoenixville, PA.
School address
District: Phoenixville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421905001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Barkley El Sch held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 421905001430 · Phoenixville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 9.4:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Phoenixville Area Hs (1,194 students)
Barkley El Sch held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Barkley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Phoenixville A
Phoenixville Area Hs
1,194 students
- Phoenixville A
Phoenixville Area Ms
963 students
- Phoenixville E
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
613 students
- Manavon El Sch
Manavon El Sch
497 students
- Schuylkill El 418
Schuylkill El Sch
418 students
- This school 281
Barkley El Sch
281 students
What this shows Barkley El Sch reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barkley El Sch compares
Barkley 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
White 43.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Barkley El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenixville Area Sd reports $20,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barkley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoenixville Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manavon El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schuylkill El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barkley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenixville
3 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barkley El Sch
How many students attend Barkley El Sch?
Barkley El Sch has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenixville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkley El Sch is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 40% 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 Barkley El Sch?
54.3% of students at Barkley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barkley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Barkley El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Phoenixville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barkley El Sch?
Barkley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Barkley El Sch rank among elementary schools in Phoenixville?
By Resource Investment Index, Barkley El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Phoenixville, 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 Phoenixville on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenixville Area Sd?
Besides Barkley El Sch, Phoenixville Area Sd also operates Phoenixville Area Hs (1,194 students), Phoenixville Area Ms (963 students), and Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr (613 students). See the Phoenixville Area Sd district page for the complete list.