Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barnes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barnes Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Barnes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnes Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnes Elementary School's ranking?
Barnes Elementary School is ranked #1732 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Barnes Elementary School often compared to?
Barnes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Barnes Elementary School?
322 students attend Barnes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barnes Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnes Elementary School?
Barnes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Barnes Elementary School offer ?
Barnes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnes Elementary School part of?
Barnes Elementary School is part of Kelso School District.
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