Barkley Bridge Elementary School

2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640

(256)773-1931

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Barkley Bridge Elementary School, located in Hartselle, Alabama, is a prominent primary education institution within the Hartselle City Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects while integrating character development to prepare students for success as they transition into the middle school years.

As a reflection of the district’s commitment to excellence, Barkley Bridge Elementary benefits from the "Hartselle Tigers" tradition, which prioritizes community engagement, high academic standards, and strong teacher-student partnerships. The school utilizes a balanced approach to education that combines traditional classroom instruction with modern resources, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

460

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	8
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
426 (92.6 %)
Black
13 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartselle City
Phone:	(256)773-1931
Website:	http://hartselletigers.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 78