Barry School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kansas City, Missouri 64154 · Platte Co. R-III
#47 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#3452 of 50,301 nationally
About Barry School
Barry School is a public elementary located in Kansas City, in the Platte Co. R-III school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 348 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 47th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 348.
There are 155 schools in Kansas City; Barry School ranks 2nd of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barry School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Barry School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pathfinder Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students · 164 m away
Platte Purchase Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
368 students · 1.3 km away
Gashland Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
218 students · 2.8 km away
Tiffany Ridge Elementary Schl
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students · 3.0 km away
Russell Jones Ed Center
Kansas City · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students · 3.2 km away
Linden West Elementary
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 3.5 km away
Clardy Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students · 3.5 km away
Oak Park High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,755 students · 3.5 km away
Hopewell Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students · 3.7 km away
STAR School
Gladstone · Public high · Grades 6–12
0 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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O'fallon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Sherwood Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
White Rock Elem.
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
347 students
Kellison Elem.
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Southwest Elem.
Washburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
349 students
Boyd Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barry School a good school?
Barry School has a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #47 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barry School rank in Missouri?
Barry School ranks #47 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #3452 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barry School?
Barry School had 348 students in 2025.
Is Barry School a elementary school or a high school?
Barry School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Barry School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barry School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.