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#1400 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 49% in state
Barclay EL Sch
Elementary School · Central Bucks Sd · Warrington, PA
A Central Bucks Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 Palomino Dr, Warrington, PA 18976
- Math 52% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barclay EL Sch score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barclay EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,237
Median home value
$502,200
Median rent
$1,643/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph St Robert SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Central Bucks Childrens AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Titus EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Doyle EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Bucks Sd
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #19 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barclay EL Sch is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barclay EL Sch
Barclay EL Sch is a public elementary school in Warrington, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,400 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barclay EL Sch
What grades does Barclay EL Sch serve?
Barclay EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Barclay EL Sch?
Barclay EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barclay EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Barclay EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barclay EL Sch rank in PA?
Barclay EL Sch ranks #1,400 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Barclay EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Barclay EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barclay EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barclay EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Barclay EL Sch a charter school?
No, Barclay EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barclay EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Barclay EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barclay EL Sch?
29.9% of students at Barclay EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (267) 893-4100
- Area population (ZIP 18976)
- 21,942
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18976; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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