Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
36%
21%
Black
14%
33%
White
31%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School often compared to?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Creek Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School?
689 students attend Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School offer ?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School part of?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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