Barnum Elementary

Barnum Elementary serves 337 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the rural community of Barnum, Minnesota. With 28 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 12:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking #186 out of 2027 Minnesota elementary schools, placing it in the 91st percentile statewide.

Students show solid proficiency rates, with 62% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, and 52% achieving proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels tested. Barnum Elementary draws families from a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $81,250 and the poverty rate remains low at 6.5%. The area's median home value of $217,400 reflects a community invested in providing quality living environments for families.

With a ZIP code population of 3,323, the school serves as an important educational anchor in this close-knit region of Carlton County. The school's rural setting in northern Minnesota provides students with a small-town educational experience while maintaining academic standards that consistently outperform the vast majority of schools across the state.

Located in a rural area, Barnum Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.