South Barber Elementary School serves 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Barber Elementary School?
174 students attend South Barber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Barber Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Barber Elementary School?
South Barber Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Barber Elementary School offer ?
South Barber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Barber Elementary School part of?
South Barber Elementary School is part of South Barber School District.
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