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#745 of 1,036 schools in AR
Barton Elementary School
Elementary School · Barton School District · Barton, AR
An elementary school in Barton, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P O BOX 97, Barton, AR 72312
- Math 25% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barton Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
106.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average258/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Barton School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barton Elementary School is listed in BARTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Elementary School
Barton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Barton, AR, part of Barton School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Elementary School
What grades does Barton Elementary School serve?
Barton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Elementary School rank in AR?
Barton Elementary School ranks #745 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Barton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barton Elementary School?
106.6% of students at Barton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Phillips County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (870) 572-3984
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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