Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barnard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Barnard Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barnard Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
27%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Barnard Elementary School?
473 students attend Barnard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Barnard Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnard Elementary School?
Barnard Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barnard Elementary School offer ?
Barnard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Barnard Elementary School part of?
Barnard Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
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