Barry Elementary School

3401 Thornton St
Clovis, NM 88101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Barry Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Barry Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
35-39%
21%
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(18-19)
30-34%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
37%
62%
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Black
6%
2%
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White
47%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
2%
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Barry Elementary School often compared to?
Barry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Barry Elementary School?
361 students attend Barry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Barry Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barry Elementary School?
Barry Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barry Elementary School offer ?
Barry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barry Elementary School part of?
Barry Elementary School is part of Clovis Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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