Serving 800 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barrington Road Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Barrington Road Elementary School serves the southern part of Columbus, OH, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barrington Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Barrington Road Elementary School's student population of 800 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Barrington Road Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrington Road Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
92%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
42%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrington Road Elementary School's ranking?
Barrington Road Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Barrington Road Elementary School often compared to?
Barrington Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tremont Elementary School, Cranbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Barrington Road Elementary School?
800 students attend Barrington Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Barrington Road Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrington Road Elementary School?
Barrington Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barrington Road Elementary School offer ?
Barrington Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barrington Road Elementary School part of?
Barrington Road Elementary School is part of Upper Arlington City School District.
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