BARRY SCH.
BARRY SCH. is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PLATTE CO. R-III school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 382 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th 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 31 teachers, BARRY SCH. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Barry School, officially known as **Barry School** (often referred to as Barry Elementary), is a public educational institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is part of the **Platte County R-III School District**, which serves the suburban communities north of the Missouri River. The school is situated at 2001 NW 87th Terrace and plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide comprehensive academic instruction to students in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
As part of the Platte County School District, Barry School focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, character education, and student engagement. The school is supported by the district’s broader resources, which prioritize technological integration and high academic standards. Families interested in enrollment, district calendars, or specific school policies can find detailed information through the official district website at [plattecountyschooldistrict.com](http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com).
For more information, contact BARRY SCH. at (816) 436-9623 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64154-1334
(816) 436-9623
BARRY SCH. is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 382 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PLATTE CO. R-III
- Total Students:
- 382
- Teachers:
- 31.7
- 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 targeted assistance 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 382 students
- White
- 57.3%
- Black or African American
- 20.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
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.