Barnwell Elementary School
Barnwell Elementary School serves 665 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 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Barnwell Elementary School's student population of 665 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
665 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
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 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 2196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
44%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%

Hispanic
13%
17%

Black
14%
36%

White
50%
38%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Barnwell Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Labor Day (Schools Closed)
September 05, 2022 (Monday)
Columbus Day (Schools Closed)
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Last Day of First Semester
December 16, 2022 (Friday)
First Day of Second Semester
January 04, 2023 (Wednesday)
M.L. King, Jr Holiday (Schools Closed)
January 16, 2023 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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