Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)44%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)12%
10%
Black
(15-16)18%
15%
White
(15-16)61%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
506 students attend Barton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Barton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barton Elementary School offer ?
Barton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Barton Elementary School part of?
Barton Elementary School is part of Bristol Township School District.
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