Excellent
#81 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
Barton Elementary
Elementary School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4237 COLFAX AVE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN 55409
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Barton Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Barton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,056
Median home value
$365,500
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge World SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Burroughs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Southside Family Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Cosmos MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #12 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barton Elementary is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Elementary
Barton Elementary is a public elementary school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 506 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Elementary
What grades does Barton Elementary serve?
Barton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barton Elementary?
Barton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Elementary rank in MN?
Barton Elementary ranks #81 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Barton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Elementary has 55% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Barton Elementary a charter school?
No, Barton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barton Elementary?
31.2% of students at Barton 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (612) 668-3580
- Area population (ZIP 55409)
- 11,405
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 55409; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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