Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Baresville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baresville Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baresville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baresville Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baresville Elementary School's ranking?
Baresville Elementary School is ranked #1468 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Baresville Elementary School often compared to?
Baresville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearview Elementary School, Park Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Baresville Elementary School?
554 students attend Baresville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Baresville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baresville Elementary School?
Baresville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baresville Elementary School offer ?
Baresville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baresville Elementary School part of?
Baresville Elementary School is part of South Western School District.
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