- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flemington, NJ
Barley Sheaf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barley Sheaf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340519002984
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barley Sheaf Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Flemington · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barley Sheaf Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barley Sheaf Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Flemington, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340519002984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Barley Sheaf Elementary School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 340519002984 · Flemington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 9.2:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: J.P. Case Middle School (730 students)
Barley Sheaf Elementary School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Barley Sheaf Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J.P. Case Midd
J.P. Case Middle School
730 students
- Reading-Flemin
Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
719 students
- Copper Hill El
Copper Hill Elementary School
572 students
- Francis a. Des
Francis a. Desmares Elementary School
421 students
- Robert Hunter
Robert Hunter Elementary School
406 students
- This school
Barley Sheaf Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Barley Sheaf Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barley Sheaf Elementary School compares
Barley Sheaf Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 49% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 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 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Barley Sheaf Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flemington-Raritan Regional School District reports $25,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barley Sheaf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Case Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reading-Fleming Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis a. Desmares Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Hunter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barley Sheaf Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barley Sheaf Elementary School
How many students attend Barley Sheaf Elementary School?
Barley Sheaf Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flemington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barley Sheaf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barley Sheaf Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Barley Sheaf Elementary School?
15.2% of students at Barley Sheaf Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barley Sheaf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barley Sheaf Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Flemington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barley Sheaf Elementary School?
Barley Sheaf Elementary School 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 Barley Sheaf Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flemington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barley Sheaf Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Flemington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flemington on the city page.
What other schools are in Flemington-Raritan Regional School District?
Besides Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Flemington-Raritan Regional School District also operates J.P. Case Middle School (730 students), Reading-Fleming Intermediate School (719 students), and Copper Hill Elementary School (572 students). See the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District district page for the complete list.