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Barclay Elementary School

Summary:

Barclay Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Warrington, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 694 students. It is part of the Central Bucks School District, which is ranked 41 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Barclay Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from #202 in 2013-2014 to #501 in 2023-2024, the school still performs better than the state average in PSSA assessments across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.4% of Barclay students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53%. However, Barclay's performance is lower than the Central Bucks School District average of 74.7% proficient or better in ELA. Barclay's performance is particularly strong in science, with 90% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 65.8%. The school's performance is weaker in math, with only 52.2% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district average of 61% and the state average of 40.4%.

Barclay Elementary has a higher percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 31.84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools which range from 7.39% to 18.8%. The school also has a higher percentage of English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 103 out of 200 PA elementary schools in 2023-2024, compared to the nearby schools which are not ranked as highly for ELL students. Despite these challenges, Barclay spends more per student ($17,750 in 2021-2022) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.6 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $17,414 to $19,152 per student and 10.5 to 16.5 students per teacher.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2015 Palomino Dr
       Warrington, PA  18976-2164

(267) 893-4100

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,750 Help


Students who attend Barclay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tamanend Middle School
High:    Central Bucks High School-South

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  685

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
25.7%
Asian:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Compare Details Barclay Elementary School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (25.7%), Asian (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Central Bucks School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barclay Elementary School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barclay Elementary School is $17,750. 13 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barclay Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barclay Elementary School 501st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Barclay Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 41st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barclay Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.55 93rd 1302 92.9%
2004 83.36 184th 1308 85.9%
2005 80.70 180th 1299 86.1%
2006 74.32 376th 1545 75.7%
2007 79.63 238th 1555 84.7%
2008 78.82 237th 1551 84.7%
2009 76.37 300th 1549 80.6%
2010 73.21 399th 1579 74.7%
2011 74.76 344th 1597 78.5%
2012 77.38 302nd 1599 81.1%
2013 77.67 299th 1519 80.3%
2014 80.62 202nd 1467 86.2%
2015 75.95 346th 1474 76.5%
2016 76.09 359th 1554 76.9%
2017 77.49 336th 1547 78.3%
2018 76.56 347th 1530 77.3%
2019 68.86 525th 1544 66.0%
2021 59.08 657th 1433 54.2%
2022 55.39 787th 1534 48.7%
2023 66.54 562nd 1534 63.4%
2024 69.80 501st 1526 67.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.97 116th 196 40.8%
2024 46.58 103rd 200 48.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.29 646th 1414 54.3%
2024 49.41 798th 1432 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.17 630th 1488 57.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.64 303rd 1043 70.9%
2024 69.48 243rd 1084 77.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.27 382nd 1495 74.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.89 84th 168 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.00 217th 432 49.8%
2024 44.00 243rd 454 46.5%
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Rank History for White students at Barclay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.61 410th 1236 66.8%
2024 71.18 331st 1229 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Open Quote This school is excellent. From academics to activities, this school has so much to offer. My daughter has learned and improved so much just after one year at Barclay. I love the focus that her teacher puts on learning and behavior. The teachers and parents are so caring and willing to help if needed. I'm so proud my daughter is a Barclay student. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barclay Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 574 18 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1989 568 20 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 601 32 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1991 499 28 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 535 27 18 12 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 533 34 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1994 600 33 16 12 1 n/a n/a 0 662
1995 637 24 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 637 24 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 626 24 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1998 613 25 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1999 602 23 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2000 614 27 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2001 600 29 16 13 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2002 508 38 15 20 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2003 508 38 15 20 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2004 523 38 20 21 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2005 549 34 16 28 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 528 48 17 34 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2007 554 40 15 37 4 n/a n/a 0 650
2008 504 39 16 23 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2009 478 35 22 42 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2010 437 33 23 45 0 n/a n/a 1 539
2011 429 35 25 46 0 0 2 0 537
2012 405 29 22 46 1 0 13 0 516
2013 379 30 27 47 0 0 23 0 506
2014 378 24 24 51 0 0 27 0 504
2015 345 26 19 67 1 0 25 0 483
2016 349 16 29 85 1 0 31 0 511
2017 350 19 30 99 2 0 29 0 529
2018 357 21 38 118 2 0 24 0 560
2019 366 21 44 140 2 0 21 0 594
2020 391 17 50 165 2 0 17 0 642
2021 387 18 59 183 0 0 26 0 673
2022 406 17 62 190 0 0 20 0 695
2023 411 15 62 182 0 0 24 0 694
2024 400 17 65 176 0 0 27 0 685

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barclay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 609 29.2 20.8 n/a
1989 605 33.9 17.8 n/a
1990 648 34.7 18.6 0
1991 553 33.3 16.6 n/a
1992 592 31.5 18.7 n/a
1993 593 26.0 22.8 n/a
1994 662 29.0 22.8 n/a
1995 680 32.0 21.3 n/a
1996 680 32.0 21.3 n/a
1997 669 32.0 20.9 n/a
1998 663 31.5 21.0 n/a
1999 653 31.8 20.5 n/a
2000 665 32.0 20.8 9.9
2001 659 31.0 21.3 10.6
2002 582 33.5 17.4 10
2003 582 33.5 17.4 10
2004 602 32.3 18.6 10.1
2005 628 27.4 22.9 9.2
2006 628 30.4 20.7 13.7
2007 650 33.4 19.5 15.4
2008 582 38.1 15.3 13.1
2009 577 33.5 17.2 15.8
2010 539 34.5 15.6 18.8
2011 537 32.3 16.6 19.6
2012 516 31.5 16.3 20.5
2013 506 31.8 15.8 26.5
2014 504 30.4 16.5 27
2015 483 30.0 16.1 31.1
2016 511 36.0 14.1 31.3
2017 529 38.0 13.9 36.9
2018 560 36.7 15.2 33
2019 594 41.5 14.3 33.8
2020 642 45.4 14.1 30.2
2021 673 52.6 12.7 29.3
2022 695 52.4 13.2 20.1
2023 694 54.7 12.6 31.8
2024 685 57.4 11.9 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barclay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 609 29.2 20.8 n/a
1989 605 33.9 17.8 n/a
1990 648 34.7 18.6 0
1991 553 33.3 16.6 n/a
1992 592 31.5 18.7 n/a
1993 593 26.0 22.8 n/a
1994 662 29.0 22.8 n/a
1995 680 32.0 21.3 n/a
1996 680 32.0 21.3 n/a
1997 669 32.0 20.9 n/a
1998 663 31.5 21.0 n/a
1999 653 31.8 20.5 n/a
2000 665 32.0 20.8 9.9
2001 659 31.0 21.3 10.6
2002 582 33.5 17.4 10
2003 582 33.5 17.4 10
2004 602 32.3 18.6 10.1
2005 628 27.4 22.9 9.2
2006 628 30.4 20.7 13.7
2007 650 33.4 19.5 15.4
2008 582 38.1 15.3 13.1
2009 577 33.5 17.2 15.8
2010 539 34.5 15.6 18.8
2011 537 32.3 16.6 19.6
2012 516 31.5 16.3 20.5
2013 506 31.8 15.8 26.5
2014 504 30.4 16.5 27
2015 483 30.0 16.1 31.1
2016 511 36.0 14.1 31.3
2017 529 38.0 13.9 36.9
2018 560 36.7 15.2 33
2019 594 41.5 14.3 33.8
2020 642 45.4 14.1 30.2
2021 673 52.6 12.7 29.3
2022 695 52.4 13.2 20.1
2023 694 54.7 12.6 31.8
2024 685 57.4 11.9 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barclay Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $624 (4.1%) $14,637 (95.9%) $15,260
2020 $1,191 (7.5%) $14,738 (92.5%) $15,929
2021 $964 (5.9%) $15,394 (94.1%) $16,358
2022 $896 (5.0%) $16,854 (95.0%) $17,750

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barclay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 525th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 562nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Barclay Elementary School)49.470.5
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barclay Elementary School)65.566
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Barclay Elementary School)53.353
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Barclay Elementary School)85.576.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barclay Elementary School)85.554.5
 31%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Barclay Elementary School)55.855.6
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barclay Elementary School)76.851.1
 25.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Barclay Elementary School)52.745
 7.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Barclay Elementary School)78.463
 15.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Barclay Elementary School)52.656.2
 3.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Barclay Elementary School)85.576.3
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barclay Elementary School)76.159
 17.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students594694
 16.8%
African American2115
 28.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4462
 40.9%
Hispanic140182
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White366411
 12.3%
Two or More Races2124
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.8%31.8%
 2%

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Students at Barclay Elementary School are 58% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Barclay Elementary School ranks 501st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Barclay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tamanend Middle School
High : Central Bucks High School-South

In the 2023-24 school year, 685 students attended Barclay Elementary School.


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