Barnes Elementary School

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Barnes Elementary School ranks 119 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Barnes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 378 students. The school is part of the Midwest City-Del City school district, which is ranked 260 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barnes Elementary School consistently outperforms the Midwest City-Del City district and the state of Oklahoma in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40% for the district and 51% for the state. Similarly, 67% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 26% for the district and 38% for the state. Additionally, Barnes Elementary School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients compared to the nearby schools in the Midwest City-Del City district, and a relatively lower student-teacher ratio.

Comparing Barnes Elementary School to other high-performing and underperforming schools in the area could provide valuable insights. For instance, Schwartz Elementary School, also within the Midwest City-Del City district, is a standout performer, ranking in the top 10 of Oklahoma elementary schools and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. On the other hand, the Okla. Virtual Charter Academy Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages, ranking in the bottom 10% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10551 SE 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73150-3150

(405) 739-1651

District: Midwest City-Del City

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,554

Students who attend Barnes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carl Albert Middle School
High:	Carl Albert High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

21.2%

Two or more races:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barnes Elementary School ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Midwest City-Del City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Barnes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Hispanic (21.2%), two or more races (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnes Elementary School is 19.5. 9 elementary schools in the Midwest City-Del City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Barnes Elementary School employs 19.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnes Elementary School is $9,554. 8 elementary schools in the Midwest City-Del City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Midwest City-Del City:

SchoolDigger ranks Midwest City-Del City 120^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barnes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Barnes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	72.11	181^st	840	78.5%
2010	77.53	125^th	845	85.2%
2011	76.14	138^th	846	83.7%
2015	73.59	208^th	957	78.3%
2016	62.21	182^nd	498	63.5%
2017	48.96	203^rd	407	50.1%
2018	54.15	165^th	406	59.4%
2019	47.88	204^th	411	50.4%
2021	50.57	297^th	646	54.0%
2022	44.76	173^rd	323	46.4%
2024	65.66	119^th	389	69.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.20	272^nd	506	46.2%

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Rank History for White students at Barnes Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.04	230^th	403	42.9%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barnes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	403	9	1	3	10	n/a	n/a	426
1989	388	3	1	8	16	n/a	n/a	416
1990	379	5	0	4	24	n/a	n/a	412
1991	414	6	2	1	27	n/a	n/a	450
1992	364	6	3	9	49	n/a	n/a	431
1993	389	13	5	2	45	n/a	n/a	454
1994	403	16	4	0	40	n/a	n/a	463
1995	390	15	9	4	47	n/a	n/a	465
1996	390	15	9	4	47	n/a	n/a	465
1997	402	18	10	11	46	n/a	n/a	487
1998	411	26	13	8	43	n/a	n/a	501
1999	376	27	14	10	30	n/a	n/a	457
2000	347	32	17	12	42	n/a	n/a	450
2001	341	42	21	10	22	n/a	n/a	436
2002	329	27	11	14	22	n/a	n/a	403
2003	329	27	11	14	22	n/a	n/a	403
2004	322	19	10	12	37	n/a	n/a	400
2005	317	31	12	12	56	n/a	n/a	428
2006	299	35	11	16	64	n/a	n/a	425
2007	302	31	16	15	63	n/a	n/a	427
2008	284	22	11	11	46	n/a	n/a	374
2009	280	23	14	13	44	n/a	n/a	374
2010	280	12	17	16	46	n/a	n/a	371
2011	294	18	8	22	46	0	0	388
2012	310	16	5	20	36	2	16	405
2013	316	15	4	22	23	7	30	417
2014	280	18	1	25	17	1	34	376
2015	262	15	1	34	11	0	40	363
2016	281	20	1	33	14	1	39	389
2017	275	20	1	43	14	1	45	399
2018	269	13	1	37	23	1	39	383
2019	242	29	0	41	16	0	56	384
2020	230	24	1	53	21	0	56	385
2021	155	25	3	53	16	0	45	297
2022	204	25	2	68	17	0	50	366
2023	185	21	1	83	12	0	61	363
2024	207	26	1	80	11	0	53	378

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 Barnes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	426	20.9	20.3	n/a
1989	416	21.0	19.8	n/a
1990	412	21.5	19.1	n/a
1991	450	25.4	17.7	n/a
1992	431	24.5	17.5	32.5
1993	454	25.2	18.0	33.3
1994	463	26.1	17.7	33.9
1995	465	26.5	17.5	48.8
1996	465	26.5	17.5	48.8
1997	487	25.9	18.8	41.5
1998	501	27.0	18.6	40.3
1999	457	27.4	16.7	44
2000	450	26.4	17.0	42.4
2001	436	25.5	17.1	41.7
2002	403	22.5	17.9	40.2
2003	403	22.5	17.9	40.2
2004	400	20.8	19.2	47.5
2005	428	23.9	17.9	45.8
2006	425	23.0	18.5	42.4
2007	427	24.0	17.8	53.2
2008	374	20.8	18.0	43.9
2009	374	22.0	17.0	49.5
2010	371	22.0	16.8	53.4
2011	388	21.7	17.8	52.8
2012	405	22.0	18.4	49.6
2013	417	22.0	18.9	53
2014	376	21.0	17.9	55.6
2015	363	20.0	18.1	54.3
2016	389	22.0	17.6	59.6
2017	399	20.5	19.4	56.9
2018	383	20.5	18.6	55.1
2019	384	21.3	18.0	53.1
2020	385	21.4	17.9	48.6
2021	297	20.5	14.4	43.1
2022	366	20.2	18.0	37.4
2023	363	19.5	18.5	38
2024	378	19.3	19.5	52.1

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 Barnes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	426	20.9	20.3	n/a
1989	416	21.0	19.8	n/a
1990	412	21.5	19.1	n/a
1991	450	25.4	17.7	n/a
1992	431	24.5	17.5	32.5
1993	454	25.2	18.0	33.3
1994	463	26.1	17.7	33.9
1995	465	26.5	17.5	48.8
1996	465	26.5	17.5	48.8
1997	487	25.9	18.8	41.5
1998	501	27.0	18.6	40.3
1999	457	27.4	16.7	44
2000	450	26.4	17.0	42.4
2001	436	25.5	17.1	41.7
2002	403	22.5	17.9	40.2
2003	403	22.5	17.9	40.2
2004	400	20.8	19.2	47.5
2005	428	23.9	17.9	45.8
2006	425	23.0	18.5	42.4
2007	427	24.0	17.8	53.2
2008	374	20.8	18.0	43.9
2009	374	22.0	17.0	49.5
2010	371	22.0	16.8	53.4
2011	388	21.7	17.8	52.8
2012	405	22.0	18.4	49.6
2013	417	22.0	18.9	53
2014	376	21.0	17.9	55.6
2015	363	20.0	18.1	54.3
2016	389	22.0	17.6	59.6
2017	399	20.5	19.4	56.9
2018	383	20.5	18.6	55.1
2019	384	21.3	18.0	53.1
2020	385	21.4	17.9	48.6
2021	297	20.5	14.4	43.1
2022	366	20.2	18.0	37.4
2023	363	19.5	18.5	38
2024	378	19.3	19.5	52.1

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 Barnes Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,767
2020	$7,780
2021	$10,562
2022	$9,689
2023	$9,554

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnes 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 204^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 173^rd of 323 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barnes Elementary School)	59	42	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midwest City-Del City)	33	20	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barnes Elementary School)	47	42	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midwest City-Del City)	24	16	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	33	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	363	5.5%
African American	29	21	27.6%
American Indian	16	12	25%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	41	83	102.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	242	185	23.6%
Two or More Races	56	61	8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	38%	15.1%

Schools Near Barnes Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Barnes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10551 SE 59th Street	Oklahoma City	73150	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1651	378	19	19.5	52.1%	207 (54.8%)	26 (6.9%)	80 (21.2%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.0%)	65.7	119^th of 389 public elementary schools	69.4%					(n/a)	76.0	56.0		67.0	40.0			$9,554
Schwartz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12001 SE 104th Street	Oklahoma City	73165	Cleveland County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 794-4703	334	19	17.7	29.0%	208 (62.3%)	7 (2.1%)	37 (11.1%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (19.2%)	97.2	6^th of 389 public elementary schools	98.5%					(n/a)	88.0		90.0	95.0	73.0	74.0		$9,441
Soldier Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9021 SE 15th Street	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1676	843	47	17.9	62.3%	325 (38.6%)	211 (25.0%)	123 (14.6%)	8 (0.9%)	15 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (19.1%)	9.1	374^th of 389 public elementary schools	3.9%		5.4	274^th of 276 public elementary schools	0.7%	100	47.0		35.0	26.0		23.0	25.0	$8,398
Okla. Virtual Charter Academy Elementary School	Public, Virtual, Charter	PK, KG-5	1117 S Douglas Blvd Suite F	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 259-9478	1,316	46	28.9	84.6%	555 (42.2%)	166 (12.6%)	230 (17.5%)	12 (0.9%)	87 (6.6%)	3 (0.2%)	263 (20.0%)								(n/a)	27.0	24.0						$7,698
Midwest City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2211 S Midwest Blvd	Midwest City	73110	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 582-7017	785	43	18.3	75.0%	259 (33.0%)	204 (26.0%)	143 (18.2%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	138 (17.6%)								(n/a)			28.0		13.0			$9,624
Tinker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Tinker Road	Oklahoma City	73135	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1630	378	22	17.1	50.0%	157 (41.5%)	68 (18.0%)	82 (21.7%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (15.6%)	10.7	371^st of 389 public elementary schools	4.6%					(n/a)	44.0		35.0	26.0				$9,860
Country Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1609 Felix Place	Oklahoma City	73110	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1661	348	17	20.8	77.0%	103 (29.6%)	88 (25.3%)	72 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	71 (20.4%)								(n/a)								$10,275
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Mackelman Drive	Oklahoma City	73135	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 671-8670	600	28	21.7	76.5%	109 (18.2%)	259 (43.2%)	104 (17.3%)	8 (1.3%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	108 (18.0%)								(n/a)			25.0					$8,888
Nicoma Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1200 North Hickman Avenue	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-6380	417	26	16.0	54.0%	234 (56.1%)	37 (8.9%)	56 (13.4%)	5 (1.2%)	17 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (16.1%)								(n/a)								$9,193
Nicoma Park Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-5	1318 Hickman Avenue	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-6390	375	23	16.3	49.1%	198 (52.8%)	53 (14.1%)	45 (12.0%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	62 (16.5%)	37.3	270^th of 389 public elementary schools	30.6%		29.6	212^th of 276 public elementary schools	23.2%	58	52.0	58.0	59.0	30.0	46.0	41.0	39.0	$9,224

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnes Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Barnes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Carl Albert Middle School
High : Carl Albert High School

How many students attend Barnes Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Barnes Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Barnes Elementary School?

Students at Barnes Elementary School are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% American Indian.

What district is Barnes Elementary School in?

Midwest City-Del City

Is Barnes Elementary School a good school?

Barnes Elementary School ranks 119^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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