Excellent
#24 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Barton Pond Elementary
Elementary School · Wake County Schools · Raleigh, NC
A Wake County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12004 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Math 88% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Barton Pond Elementary score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Barton Pond 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 Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,362
Median home value
$478,600
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27613; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maracas MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Quest AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Chesterbrook Academy-north RaleighPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Baileywick Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #4 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barton Pond Elementary is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Pond Elementary
Barton Pond Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Pond Elementary
What grades does Barton Pond Elementary serve?
Barton Pond Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barton Pond Elementary?
Barton Pond Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Pond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Pond Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Pond Elementary rank in NC?
Barton Pond Elementary ranks #24 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Barton Pond Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Pond Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Pond Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Pond Elementary has 88% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Barton Pond Elementary a charter school?
No, Barton Pond Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Pond Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barton Pond Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barton Pond Elementary?
9.7% of students at Barton Pond 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
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (919) 694-8211
- Area population (ZIP 27613)
- 44,357
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27613; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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