Barkley El Sch

320 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460

bes.pasd.com/

291 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

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.

291

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barkley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	134
Black	20
Asian	3
Two or More	14

Hispanic
134 (46.0 %)
White
120 (41.2 %)
Black
20 (6.9 %)
Two or More
14 (4.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenixville Area SD
Phone:	(484)927-5300
Website:	http://bes.pasd.com/
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 75