Barton Elementary School
Tel:
(870) 572-3984
- Barton Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Barton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Barton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Barton Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 422 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Barton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Barton Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #469 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
Black | 30% | 20% |
White | 67% | 61% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 27% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 7% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Barton-Lexa School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Barton Elementary School is Barton High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marvell Primary School (8.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barton Barton High School Grades: 7-12 | 355 students
0.0 miles
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-6867 0.0 7-12 355 - West Helena Central High School Grades: 7-12 | 609 students
8.0 miles
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744 8.0 7-12 609 - Marvell Marvell High School Grades: 7-12 | 174 students
8.5 miles
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1351 8.5 7-12 174 - Marvell Marvell Primary School Grades: PK-6 | 207 students
8.5 miles
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946 8.5 PK-6 207 - Helena J.f. Wahl Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 748 students
8.8 miles
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425 8.8 PK-6 748
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