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Barton Elementary School

9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312

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Barton Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Barton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Barton Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

366 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Barton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Barton Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#702 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Barton Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Barton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

26%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

68%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.47

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Barton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Barton School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barton Elementary School's ranking?

Barton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Barton Elementary School often compared to?

Barton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvell Primary School, Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Barton Elementary School?

366 students attend Barton Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Barton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Elementary School?

Barton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Barton Elementary School offer ?

Barton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Barton Elementary School part of?

Barton Elementary School is part of Barton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education