Barden Elementary School (Closed 2021)

2521 Anderson Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
This chart display total students of Barden Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Barden Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Barden Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
(15-16)
6-9%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
10-14%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Barden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Barden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
93%
37%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Barden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
3%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Barden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Barden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Barden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Barden Elementary School?
287 students attend Barden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Barden Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barden Elementary School?
Barden Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barden Elementary School offer ?
Barden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barden Elementary School part of?
Barden Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.