Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Barton Open Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
41%
12%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barton Open Elementary School's ranking?
Barton Open Elementary School is ranked #1293 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Barton Open Elementary School?
624 students attend Barton Open Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Barton Open Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Open Elementary School?
Barton Open Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barton Open Elementary School offer ?
Barton Open Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Barton Open Elementary School part of?
Barton Open Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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