Barnwell Elementary School
Barnwell Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Barnwell Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Barnwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Barnwell Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Rankings
Barnwell Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Barnwell Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #75 out of 2196 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 11% | 37% |
| White | 57% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barnwell Elementary School is Centennial High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Autrey Mill Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alpharetta Autrey Mill Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,448 student10
0.9 miles
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622 0.9 6-8 1,448 - Peachtree Corners Simpson Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 889 students10
1.5 miles
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400 1.5 PK-5 889 - Alpharetta Holcomb Bridge Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 721 students10
2.0 miles
2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-5280 2 6-8 721 - Roswell Centennial High School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,930 student10
2.1 miles
9310 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4230 2.1 9-12 1,930 - Alpharetta Dolvin Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 842 students10
2.1 miles
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020 2.1 K-5 842
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