Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School's student population of 657 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
40%
22%
Black
15%
33%
White
28%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School often compared to?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Creek Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School?
657 students attend Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School offer ?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School part of?
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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