Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Lexa, AR, covering approximately 154 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barton Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Today's Learners For Life By Personalizing Their Education
School Rankings
Barton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barton Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barton Elementary School's ranking?
Barton Elementary School is ranked #694 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Barton Elementary School often compared to?
Barton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, Marvell-elaine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
342 students attend Barton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barton Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 14:1.
What grades does Barton Elementary School offer ?
Barton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barton Elementary School part of?
Barton Elementary School is part of Barton School District.
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