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#9028 of 9,539 schools in CA
Barnett Elementary
Elementary School · Ramona City Unified · Ramona, CA
A Ramona City Unified elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23925 Couna Way, Ramona, CA 92065
- Math 27% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnett Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barnett Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,550
Median home value
$731,500
Median rent
$1,889/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Dukes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Thomsen Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ramona City Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnett Elementary is listed in Ramona City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnett Elementary
Barnett Elementary is a public elementary school in Ramona, CA, part of Ramona City Unified, serving approximately 478 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,028 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnett Elementary
What grades does Barnett Elementary serve?
Barnett Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Barnett Elementary?
Barnett Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnett Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnett Elementary rank in CA?
Barnett Elementary ranks #9,028 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Barnett Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnett Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Barnett Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnett Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Barnett Elementary a charter school?
No, Barnett Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnett Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barnett Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnett Elementary?
50.2% of students at Barnett Elementary 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
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (760) 787-3500
- Area population (ZIP 92065)
- 37,397
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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