Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
15%
Black
(15-16)93%
37%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)2%
41%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
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.
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