BARKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Barkley El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phoenixville Area SD school district, located in Phoenixville, PA with about 291 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Barkley El Sch 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.

Barkley Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Phoenixville Area School District. As a primary education institution, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being. The school is known for being an integral part of the local Phoenixville community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a collaborative educational experience.

Academically, Barkley Elementary follows the district’s curriculum standards, offering a balanced approach to core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the student experience and nurture diverse interests. By prioritizing inclusive values and student-centered instruction, Barkley Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Barkley El Sch at (484) 927-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

320 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460-3819
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BARKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenixville, PA with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
291
Teachers:
30.5
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 291 students

White
51.2%
Hispanic/Latino
29.6%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian
0.7%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.