Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barton Clara School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barton Clara School's student population of 503 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barton Clara School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
71%
14%
Black
19%
14%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barton Clara School?
503 students attend Barton Clara School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Barton Clara School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Clara School?
Barton Clara School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barton Clara School offer ?
Barton Clara School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Barton Clara School part of?
Barton Clara School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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