BYRON A. BARRY SCHOOL
Byron A. Barry School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 165 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Byron A. Barry School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Byron A. Barry School is a public elementary school located in the Maryvale area of Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Cartwright Elementary School District. Situated at 2533 N. 60th Ave, the school is deeply embedded in a dense urban residential neighborhood and primarily serves a diverse student population, with a strong focus on providing foundational education to children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
As part of the Cartwright District, the school emphasizes academic growth, community involvement, and the development of essential social-emotional skills. The campus functions as a hub for its local neighborhood, often prioritizing programs that support English language learners and families from various socioeconomic backgrounds. By fostering a structured learning environment, the Byron A. Barry School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a commitment to inclusive, student-centered education.
For more information, contact Byron A. Barry School at (623) 691-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4000
BYRON A. BARRY SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 165 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Total Students:
- 165
- Teachers:
- 18.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 165 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BYRON A. BARRY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.1%
- White
- 3.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 33.9%
- Male
- 66.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.