Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranked #11 in Alabama in 2023, improving notably from #28 in 2022 and maintaining a top 10–30 position over recent years in this Berkeley Heights public high school's feeder system area.
Math proficiency was 70–74% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading/language arts proficiency was 85–89%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 70–79%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 399 students in 1999 to 486 students recently, with minority enrollment steady around 9% and free/reduced lunch eligibility rising from about 8% in 1999 to 31% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts in this Union County NJ high school's elementary feeder.
Barkley Bridge served grades PK–4 with 486 students and 28 teachers in recent years, maintaining a student–teacher ratio near 17:1, among the lowest in its district.
The school has been Title I eligible and earned Blue Ribbon recognition in 2011, affirming its academic excellence in the New Jersey high school feeder context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Barkley Bridge Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Embracing Tradition... Investing in Excellence
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barkley Bridge Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barkley Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Barkley Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
Barkley Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestline Elementary School, Fe Burleson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
486 students attend Barkley Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Barkley Bridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barkley Bridge Elementary School?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barkley Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barkley Bridge Elementary School part of?
Barkley Bridge Elementary School is part of Hartselle City School District.
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