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If you had an hour of school board time for Barton Clara Sch, what would you bring up?
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Enrollment
490
Elementary
DISTRICT 474 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHILADELPHIA CITY SD·NCES 421899003732
Barton Clara School
4600 Rosehill St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · (215) 400-3720 · Philadelphia County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL490 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
102%
502 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 145 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 175 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 170 | 35% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Barton Clara School→Feltonville Intermediate School
Based on grade levels within Philadelphia City SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Barton Clara School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Philadelphia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 490 | #555 of 1,638 | #87 of 194 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #779 of 1,528 | #89 of 189 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.2% | #737 of 1,531 | #92 of 189 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 102% | #194 of 1,600 | #48 of 193 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -29.6% | #115 of 1,045 | #57 of 135 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
490
-36 (-7%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 937
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 490 | 37.5 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 501 | 44.2 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 522 | 40.7 | 12.8:1 | 100% (522) |
| 2020-21 | 526 | 37 | 14.2:1 | 99% (523) |
| 2017-18 | 696 | 42.1 | 16.5:1 | 100% (695) |
| 2015-16 | 801 | 32 | 25.0:1 | 100% (801) |
| 2010-11 | 764 | 51 | 15.0:1 | 95% (725) |
| 2000-01 | 820 | 43 | 19.1:1 | 87% (715) |
| 1990-91 | 937 | 43 | 21.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barton Clara School.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (696 to 490); teachers down 11% (42.1 to 37.5).
About Barton Clara School
Among the schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is Barton Clara School, a medium-sized elementary school. Enrolled students number 490 students, in kindergarten through 2.
Barton Clara School belongs to Philadelphia City SD, a district of 220 schools and 116,230 students.
A majority of students at Barton Clara School, 74%, are Hispanic. Next come 19% Black and 4% White. The county population is about 16% Hispanic. Barton Clara School has a diversity index of 41%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its 37.5 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 13.1:1. Elementary schools in Pennsylvania have a similar average ratio of 13.1:1.
Census estimates describe Philadelphia County this way: median household income is about $61,953, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 17% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 309 public schools in Philadelphia County, with a combined enrollment of about 182,005.
The nearest public school is Feltonville Intermediate School, at less than a tenth of a mile. Barton Clara School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Barton Clara School falls in the City: Large locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The number of students declined from 526 to 490 over 4 years. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 13.1:1, from 14.2:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Barton Clara School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Philadelphia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,579,706
Census ACS
Median income
$61,953
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
309
182,005 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
- Northeast High SchoolHigh · 3,463 students
- Lincoln High SchoolHigh · 2,472 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 2,329 students
- Northeast Community Propel AcademyElementary · 1,783 students
- Mayfair SchoolElementary · 1,763 students
- Washington George High SchoolHigh · 1,755 students
Other schools in Philadelphia
- Northeast High SchoolHigh · 3,463 students
- Philadelphia Performing Arts CSCombined · 2,572 students
- Lincoln High SchoolHigh · 2,472 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 2,329 students
- MaST Community CS IICombined · 1,875 students
- First Philadelphia Preparatory CSCombined · 1,831 students
Nearby schools
- Feltonville Intermediate School0.1 mi · 517
- Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences0.1 mi · 543
- Philadelphia Learning Academy - North0.5 mi · 73
- Olney High School0.6 mi · 1,168
- Juniata Park Academy0.7 mi · 854
- Olney Elementary School0.7 mi · 654
Frequently asked questions
About Barton Clara SchoolHow many students attend Barton Clara School?
Barton Clara School enrolls approximately 490 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Barton Clara School serve?
Barton Clara School serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Clara School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Barton Clara School is approximately 13.1:1 (38 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Barton Clara School?
At Barton Clara School, the student body is approximately 4% White, 74% Hispanic, 19% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Barton Clara School public or private?
Barton Clara School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Philadelphia City SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.