BARRY SCH.

2001 NW 87TH TERR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64154

www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

451 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Barry School, officially known as **Barry School** (often referred to as Barry Elementary), is a public educational institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is part of the **Platte County R-III School District**, which serves the suburban communities north of the Missouri River. The school is situated at 2001 NW 87th Terrace and plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide comprehensive academic instruction to students in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

As part of the Platte County School District, Barry School focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, character education, and student engagement. The school is supported by the district’s broader resources, which prioritize technological integration and high academic standards. Families interested in enrollment, district calendars, or specific school policies can find detailed information through the official district website at [plattecountyschooldistrict.com](http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com).

451

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARRY SCH.
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	43
Black	107
Asian	20
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	7

White
236 (52.3%)
Black
107 (23.7%)
Hispanic
43 (9.5%)
Two or More
38 (8.4%)
Asian
20 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PLATTE CO. R-III
Phone:	(816)436-9623
Website:	http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 102