Barry

barry.chicopeeps.org

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Barry Elementary School, located at 44 Connell Street in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is part of the Chicopee Public Schools district. It serves as a community-focused learning environment dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the Chicopee area. The school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere, aiming to prepare its student body for future success through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between staff, students, and families.

As a neighborhood school, Barry Elementary plays a vital role in the local community by providing a foundation for lifelong learning. The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its students, utilizing the resources and district-wide standards provided by the Chicopee Public School system. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or specific program offerings, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s web portal.

359

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barry
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	129
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
185 (51.5%)
Hispanic
129 (35.9%)
Black
26 (7.2%)
Two or More
15 (4.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicopee
Phone:	(413)594-3425
Website:	http://barry.chicopeeps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 76