Barnwell Elementary School

Summary:

Barnwell Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving 719 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Fulton County School District. This exceptional institution has consistently ranked in the top 5% of all Georgia elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 consecutive years.

Barnwell Elementary School significantly outperforms the Fulton County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78% of 3rd graders, 77.8% of 4th graders, and 80.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, compared to 50.3%, 51.5%, and 59.6% for Fulton County, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (10.01%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (14.8) than nearby schools, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance.

While Barnwell Elementary School outperforms the nearby schools in academic metrics, other high-performing schools in the Fulton County district, such as Dolvin Elementary School and State Bridge Crossing Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly in the state. This suggests that the Alpharetta area is home to a strong educational ecosystem, which may be an attractive factor for families considering moving to the area and could have broader implications for the local economy and community development.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022

(470) 254-4960

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 719

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

Asian:

16.4%

African American:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barnwell Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	85.12	89^th	1101	91.9%
2007	88.60	55^th	1125	95.1%
2008	90.28	36^th	1134	96.8%
2009	88.56	62^nd	1133	94.5%
2010	86.49	82^nd	1183	93.1%
2011	87.32	55^th	1212	95.5%
2012	86.27	62^nd	1201	94.8%
2013	85.51	68^th	1225	94.4%
2014	84.51	83^rd	1231	93.3%
2015	93.24	77^th	1240	93.8%
2016	91.41	95^th	1233	92.3%
2017	89.73	114^th	1205	90.5%
2018	97.39	30^th	1209	97.5%
2019	96.15	42^nd	1234	96.6%
2021	98.11	20^th	1214	98.4%
2022	97.05	42^nd	1244	96.6%
2023	98.41	21^st	1242	98.3%
2024	97.60	26^th	1248	97.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barnwell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	912	912
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1239	1239
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1293	1293
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1074	1074
1994	970	45	46	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1076
1995	1067	58	58	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1208
1996	1067	58	58	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1208
1997	856	41	41	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	955
1998	881	30	49	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	975
1999	865	38	55	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	971
2000	877	44	55	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	995
2001	828	47	70	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	964
2002	531	66	58	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2003	531	66	58	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2004	544	63	52	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	689
2005	520	71	51	24	1	n/a	n/a	20	687
2006	509	69	70	22	1	n/a	n/a	22	693
2007	534	76	81	19	0	n/a	n/a	22	732
2008	524	87	90	25	0	n/a	n/a	23	749
2009	500	91	86	25	0	n/a	n/a	27	729
2010	532	89	84	30	0	0	17	0	752
2011	510	106	95	41	0	0	27	0	779
2012	520	96	116	44	0	1	24	0	801
2013	513	107	116	38	0	1	23	0	798
2014	512	96	126	48	1	1	29	0	813
2015	487	97	130	46	0	1	38	0	799
2016	455	86	129	75	0	1	28	0	774
2017	454	85	134	82	0	1	31	0	787
2018	432	83	123	86	0	0	39	0	763
2019	400	81	126	86	1	2	47	0	743
2020	413	81	117	83	1	2	44	0	741
2021	333	95	105	88	1	4	39	0	665
2022	331	91	100	101	0	1	42	0	666
2023	348	106	118	102	0	2	43	0	719

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 Barnwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	912	54.0	16.8	1
1991	1239	66.0	18.7	0.8
1992	1293	64.0	20.2	1.2
1993	1074	53.0	20.3	1.6
1994	1076	58.0	18.6	1.4
1995	1208	69.0	17.5	1.9
1996	1208	69.0	17.5	1.9
1997	955	45.6	20.9	1
1998	975	57.5	17.0	1.9
1999	971	57.6	16.9	1.6
2000	995	59.4	16.8	2.8
2001	964	60.6	15.9	2.8
2002	675	47.2	14.3	4.1
2003	675	47.2	14.3	4.1
2004	689	47.2	14.6	3.5
2005	687	51.4	13.4	5.1
2006	693	51.2	13.5	5.5
2007	732	53.2	13.8	5.8
2008	749	56.1	13.4	7.4
2009	729	59.1	12.3	8
2010	752	56.9	13.2	10.1
2011	779	54.1	14.3	11.9
2012	801	54.0	14.8	10.7
2013	798	53.9	14.8	10.8
2014	813	51.5	15.7	9.2
2015	799	51.0	15.6	7.1
2016	774	49.0	15.7	8.7
2017	787	52.8	14.9	9.7
2018	763	50.1	15.2	8.9
2019	743	52.4	14.1	7
2020	741	53.4	13.8	6.1
2021	665	48.9	13.5	8.1
2022	666	49.9	13.3	n/a
2023	719	48.5	14.8	10

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 Barnwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	912	54.0	16.8	1
1991	1239	66.0	18.7	0.8
1992	1293	64.0	20.2	1.2
1993	1074	53.0	20.3	1.6
1994	1076	58.0	18.6	1.4
1995	1208	69.0	17.5	1.9
1996	1208	69.0	17.5	1.9
1997	955	45.6	20.9	1
1998	975	57.5	17.0	1.9
1999	971	57.6	16.9	1.6
2000	995	59.4	16.8	2.8
2001	964	60.6	15.9	2.8
2002	675	47.2	14.3	4.1
2003	675	47.2	14.3	4.1
2004	689	47.2	14.6	3.5
2005	687	51.4	13.4	5.1
2006	693	51.2	13.5	5.5
2007	732	53.2	13.8	5.8
2008	749	56.1	13.4	7.4
2009	729	59.1	12.3	8
2010	752	56.9	13.2	10.1
2011	779	54.1	14.3	11.9
2012	801	54.0	14.8	10.7
2013	798	53.9	14.8	10.8
2014	813	51.5	15.7	9.2
2015	799	51.0	15.6	7.1
2016	774	49.0	15.7	8.7
2017	787	52.8	14.9	9.7
2018	763	50.1	15.2	8.9
2019	743	52.4	14.1	7
2020	741	53.4	13.8	6.1
2021	665	48.9	13.5	8.1
2022	666	49.9	13.3	n/a
2023	719	48.5	14.8	10

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 Barnwell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$265 (2.9%)	$9,018 (97.1%)	$9,291
2018	$146 (1.5%)	$9,786 (98.5%)	$9,932
2019	$259 (2.5%)	$10,296 (97.5%)	$10,555

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnwell 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 42^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 21^st of 1242 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell Elementary School)	75.8	81.3	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	48.6	52.3	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barnwell Elementary School)	84.7	85.7	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	57.1	59.2	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell Elementary School)	80.9	78.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	51.5	48.8	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell Elementary School)	83.7	82.6	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	55.6	55.8	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell Elementary School)	76.9	78.8	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	54.9	55.9	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell Elementary School)	71.6	81.1	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	48.5	48.1	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Barnwell Elementary School)	72.4	79.5	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Fulton County)	44.9	49.1	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	743	719	3.2%
African American	81	106	30.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	126	118	6.3%
Hispanic	86	102	18.6%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	400	348	13%
Two or More Races	47	43	8.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7%	10%	3%

Schools Near Barnwell Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barnwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9425 Barnwell Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4960	719	49	14.8	10.0%	348 (48.4%)	106 (14.7%)	102 (14.2%)	118 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.0%)	97.6	26^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.9%		98.4	21^st of 1242 public elementary schools	98.3%	5	78.0	77.8	80.5	81.4	89.7	74.6	78.8	$10,555	$259	$10,296
Simpson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4525 E Jones Bridge Rd	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 417-2400	951	72	13.2	11.4%	613 (64.5%)	106 (11.1%)	92 (9.7%)	87 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.5%)	98.2	19^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.5	19^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.5%		77.0	85.2	81.9	80.0	89.7	81.9	83.9	$10,713	$864	$9,848
Dolvin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10495 Jones Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7020	726	43	16.8	9.4%	322 (44.4%)	58 (8.0%)	66 (9.1%)	222 (30.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.6%)	97.5	30^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.6%		97.4	35^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.2%	5	64.9	81.2	87.9	79.3	88.0	80.3	79.5	$9,498	$236	$9,262
Hillside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9250 Scott Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6362	537	45	11.9	33.0%	223 (41.5%)	138 (25.7%)	116 (21.6%)	25 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.5%)	82	209^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.3%		84.1	188^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.9%	21	53.2	63.7	64.0	58.2	65.9	50.0	52.0	$14,696	$462	$14,234
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5530 State Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3850	688	41	16.7	11.5%	279 (40.6%)	89 (12.9%)	67 (9.7%)	193 (28.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.6%)	96.6	41^st of 1248 public elementary schools	96.7%		96.7	45^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.4%	4	62.1	81.7	83.1	78.6	84.3	76.9	76.9	$9,624	$151	$9,473
International Charter Academy of Georgia	Public, Charter	K-5	3705 Engineering Dr	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	State Specialty Schools II- International Charter Academy o	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 604-0007	200	15	13.1	2.0%	16 (8.0%)	31 (15.5%)	21 (10.5%)	77 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	53 (26.5%)	82	210^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.2%		86.9	161^st of 1242 public elementary schools	87.0%	49	59.3	60.0	57.7	66.7	84.0	61.5	38.5	$12,606	$1,751	$10,855
Ocee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4375 Kimball Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2960	614	41	15.1	10.3%	210 (34.2%)	63 (10.3%)	86 (14.0%)	205 (33.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.1%)	94.6	73^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	94.2%		96.6	47^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.2%	26	68.3	69.8	82.2	77.9	72.1	69.0	69.8	$9,793	$233	$9,560
New Prospect Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3055 Kimball Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2800	504	39	13.0	14.7%	157 (31.2%)	51 (10.1%)	87 (17.3%)	165 (32.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	95.4	61^st of 1248 public elementary schools	95.1%		96.2	51^st of 1242 public elementary schools	95.9%	10	64.9	76.0	75.2	78.4	81.9	71.7	72.3	$12,673	$524	$12,149
Peachtree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5995 Crooked Creek Rd	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 448-8710	696	57	12.1	73.0%	73 (10.5%)	240 (34.5%)	334 (48.0%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	37.6	729^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.8	647^th of 1242 public elementary schools	47.9%	82	22.2	23.5	41.7	32.1	34.5	38.3	43.3	$9,712	$546	$9,165
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	5995 Crooked Creek Road	Norcross	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 903-3400	240	20	12.3	74.2%	9 (3.8%)	205 (85.4%)	16 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	31.3	823^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	34.1%		24.9	918^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.1%	95	26.2	17.5	51.7	35.7	25.0	24.1	34.5	$8,585	$105	$8,480

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnwell Elementary School

How many students attend Barnwell Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Barnwell Elementary School.

Is Barnwell Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Barnwell Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Barnwell Elementary School?

Students at Barnwell Elementary School are 48% White, 16% Asian, 15% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Barnwell Elementary School in?

Fulton County

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