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Barton Elementary School

Summary:

Barton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 351 students in grades K-6 in Barton, Arkansas. The school is part of the Barton School District, which is ranked 215 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Barton Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 402 out of 497 schools and a 1-star rating.

Barton Elementary School significantly underperforms the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, only 24.4% of Barton students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Reading, compared to the state average of 33.8%. In Math, only 17.6% of Barton students were proficient, compared to 36.4% statewide. The school also has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population, and its spending per student of $9,867 is lower than the state average. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 12.2 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Anna Strong Learning Academy, KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, J.F. Wahl Elementary, and Marvell-Elaine Elementary, Barton Elementary generally ranks lower, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools in the region. Despite its low performance, the school has not shown significant improvement over time, with its rating remaining at 1 or 2 stars out of 5 for the past several years.


Detail:

Public K-6

 9546 Hwy 85 S
       Barton, AR  72312

(870) 572-3984

District: Barton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,867 Help


Students who attend Barton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Barton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
African American:
25.1%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barton Elementary School ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), African American (25.1%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barton Elementary School is $9,867.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Barton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Barton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Barton School District 215th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.81 147th 411 64.2%
2006 63.57 157th 402 60.9%
2007 66.81 149th 440 66.1%
2008 54.61 228th 439 48.1%
2009 45.79 284th 445 36.2%
2010 60.30 197th 457 56.9%
2011 47.88 291st 471 38.2%
2012 54.66 257th 468 45.1%
2013 60.37 204th 476 57.1%
2014 63.26 168th 471 64.3%
2015 43.83 261st 466 44.0%
2016 36.76 355th 494 28.1%
2017 35.94 337th 485 30.5%
2018 46.91 275th 480 42.7%
2019 63.57 189th 488 61.3%
2021 36.02 341st 496 31.3%
2022 31.53 355th 487 27.1%
2023 26.83 382nd 492 22.4%
2024 23.81 402nd 497 19.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Barton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 277 156 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1989 283 135 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 418
1990 291 126 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 290 117 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 274 111 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 253 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 279 87 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 258 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 258 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 248 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1998 263 100 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 291 101 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2000 292 85 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 300 90 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 296 94 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 296 94 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 285 93 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 321 113 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 319 116 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 274 124 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 285 130 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 273 123 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2010 272 117 6 12 0 0 0 0 407
2011 284 120 7 16 1 0 0 0 428
2012 302 125 8 11 3 0 0 0 449
2013 300 132 6 12 2 0 0 0 452
2014 293 131 4 9 5 0 0 0 442
2015 293 134 2 16 2 0 0 0 447
2016 286 129 3 20 1 1 0 0 440
2017 290 132 2 16 2 0 0 0 442
2018 282 126 2 12 0 0 0 0 422
2019 265 108 0 12 0 0 7 0 392
2020 269 105 2 12 0 0 7 0 395
2021 249 94 2 15 0 0 6 0 366
2022 259 87 2 14 0 0 10 0 372
2023 233 88 1 11 1 0 17 0 351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 23.0 18.9 n/a
1989 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1990 417 21.0 19.8 38.1
1991 407 22.0 18.5 42.3
1992 385 21.3 18.0 42.9
1993 358 21.3 16.8 46.1
1994 366 22.3 16.4 42.1
1995 341 22.1 15.4 39.6
1996 341 22.1 15.4 39.6
1997 339 20.0 17.0 41.9
1998 365 20.0 18.3 37.5
1999 393 17.5 22.5 37.4
2000 379 19.0 19.9 40.6
2001 392 26.0 15.1 40.8
2002 392 26.0 15.1 48.7
2003 392 26.0 15.1 48.7
2004 383 19.0 20.2 59
2005 441 30.0 14.7 60.1
2006 439 27.0 16.3 65.6
2007 406 32.0 12.7 69.5
2008 422 31.0 13.6 73.9
2009 406 31.0 13.1 73.9
2010 407 33.3 13.5 77.9
2011 428 31.6 13.5 75.9
2012 449 31.8 14.0 74.2
2013 452 31.3 14.4 83.4
2014 442 32.9 13.4 80.5
2015 447 32.0 13.9 81
2016 440 33.0 13.3 86.1
2017 442 33.4 13.2 58.6
2018 422 33.4 12.6 50
2019 392 34.2 11.4 100
2020 395 32.2 12.2 100
2021 366 30.8 11.8 100
2022 372 30.8 12.0 100
2023 351 28.6 12.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 23.0 18.9 n/a
1989 418 24.0 17.4 n/a
1990 417 21.0 19.8 38.1
1991 407 22.0 18.5 42.3
1992 385 21.3 18.0 42.9
1993 358 21.3 16.8 46.1
1994 366 22.3 16.4 42.1
1995 341 22.1 15.4 39.6
1996 341 22.1 15.4 39.6
1997 339 20.0 17.0 41.9
1998 365 20.0 18.3 37.5
1999 393 17.5 22.5 37.4
2000 379 19.0 19.9 40.6
2001 392 26.0 15.1 40.8
2002 392 26.0 15.1 48.7
2003 392 26.0 15.1 48.7
2004 383 19.0 20.2 59
2005 441 30.0 14.7 60.1
2006 439 27.0 16.3 65.6
2007 406 32.0 12.7 69.5
2008 422 31.0 13.6 73.9
2009 406 31.0 13.1 73.9
2010 407 33.3 13.5 77.9
2011 428 31.6 13.5 75.9
2012 449 31.8 14.0 74.2
2013 452 31.3 14.4 83.4
2014 442 32.9 13.4 80.5
2015 447 32.0 13.9 81
2016 440 33.0 13.3 86.1
2017 442 33.4 13.2 58.6
2018 422 33.4 12.6 50
2019 392 34.2 11.4 100
2020 395 32.2 12.2 100
2021 366 30.8 11.8 100
2022 372 30.8 12.0 100
2023 351 28.6 12.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,370 (13.9%) $8,497 (86.1%) $9,867

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 382nd of 492 Elementary schools
 38.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Barton Elementary School)74.672.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English (Barton School District)74.672.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Barton Elementary School)70.952.3
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Barton School District)70.952.3
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Barton Elementary School)45.431.9
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Barton School District)45.431.9
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Barton Elementary School)47.336.3
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Barton School District)47.336.3
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Barton Elementary School)77.342.2
 35.1%
   4th Grade English (Barton School District)77.342.2
 35.1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Barton Elementary School)63.622.2
 41.4%
   4th Grade Math (Barton School District)63.622.2
 41.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Barton Elementary School)52.222.2
 30%
   4th Grade Science (Barton School District)52.222.2
 30%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Barton Elementary School)47.724.5
 23.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Barton School District)47.724.5
 23.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Barton Elementary School)72.156.6
 15.5%
   5th Grade English (Barton School District)72.156.6
 15.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Barton Elementary School)47.526.4
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Barton School District)47.526.4
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Barton Elementary School)36.117
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Barton School District)36.117
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Barton Elementary School)44.224.6
 19.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Barton School District)44.224.6
 19.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Barton Elementary School)7956.5
 22.5%
   6th Grade English (Barton School District)7956.5
 22.5%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Barton Elementary School)61.423.9
 37.5%
   6th Grade Math (Barton School District)61.423.9
 37.5%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Barton Elementary School)50.923.9
 27%
   6th Grade Science (Barton School District)50.923.9
 27%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Barton Elementary School)45.610.9
 34.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Barton School District)45.610.9
 34.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students392351
 10.5%
African American10888
 18.5%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic1211
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White265233
 12.1%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Barton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Barton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Barton Elementary School.

Barton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students at Barton Elementary School are 66% White, 25% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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