Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.t. Barber Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina 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 North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J T Barber Elementary serves the eastern part of New Bern, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
J.t. Barber Elementary School's student population of 270 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together with our families and community, JTB will empower each and every student to achieve academic and personal success.
School Rankings
J.t. Barber Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.t. Barber Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2338 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
TBA
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.t. Barber Elementary School's ranking?
J.t. Barber Elementary School is ranked #2338 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J.t. Barber Elementary School often compared to?
J.t. Barber Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oaks Road Academy, Creekside 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 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend J.t. Barber Elementary School?
270 students attend J.t. Barber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of J.t. Barber Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.t. Barber Elementary School?
J.t. Barber Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J.t. Barber Elementary School offer ?
J.t. Barber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.t. Barber Elementary School part of?
J.t. Barber Elementary School is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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