Barnes Elementary School

Summary:

Barnes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Beaverton, Oregon, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 478 students. The school is part of the Beaverton School District 48J, which is ranked 19 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Barnes Elementary School faces significant challenges in academic achievement. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools over the past 10 years, with particularly low performance for Hispanic students and English Language Learners. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 13.5% of 3rd graders, 24% of 4th graders, and 22.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 50.9%, 57.7%, and 62%, respectively. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (68.2% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to the school's struggles.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Beaverton School District show a wide range of performance, with some schools, like Beaver Acres Elementary and Elmonica Elementary, performing significantly better than Barnes Elementary on state assessments. However, even some of the higher-performing nearby schools, like Aloha-Huber Park School and Fir Grove Elementary, still struggle with academic achievement compared to the district and state averages. The exceptional performance of Hope Chinese Charter School, also within the Beaverton School District, highlights the potential for high-quality education when the right resources and strategies are in place.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13730 SW Walker Rd
       Beaverton, OR  97005-1016


(503) 356-2130

District: Beaverton School District 48J

SchoolDigger Rank:
658th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,594 Help


Students who attend Barnes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meadow Park Middle School
High:    Beaverton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.7%
White:
21.8%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barnes Elementary School ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), White (21.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnes Elementary School is 15.9, which is the 16th best among 36 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnes Elementary School is $18,594, which is the 12th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barnes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnes Elementary School 658th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Barnes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Beaverton School District 48J:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaverton School District 48J 19th of 140 Oregon 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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.92 410th 586 30.0%
2005 46.16 386th 629 38.6%
2006 35.78 486th 636 23.6%
2007 30.79 502nd 652 23.0%
2008 53.43 328th 655 49.9%
2009 27.79 544th 665 18.2%
2010 27.09 555th 674 17.7%
2011 27.33 575th 695 17.3%
2012 26.24 604th 730 17.3%
2013 39.24 474th 707 33.0%
2014 18.30 607th 695 12.7%
2015 20.60 598th 706 15.3%
2016 20.44 592nd 697 15.1%
2017 18.64 609th 701 13.1%
2018 15.05 642nd 709 9.4%
2019 14.52 636th 705 9.8%
2022 15.59 631st 706 10.6%
2023 12.17 659th 706 6.7%
2024 12.74 658th 710 7.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.55 176th 179 1.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.50 465th 481 3.3%
2019 34.13 190th 303 37.3%
2022 17.48 209th 215 2.8%
2023 20.77 210th 231 9.1%
2024 30.90 203rd 299 32.1%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.95 611th 640 4.5%
2019 8.98 588th 597 1.5%
2022 15.61 628th 703 10.7%
2023 17.06 534th 595 10.3%
2024 14.95 504th 523 3.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Barnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.68 606th 681 11.0%
2019 16.54 552nd 621 11.1%
2022 15.56 586th 646 9.3%
2023 15.02 594th 652 8.9%
2024 14.59 603rd 658 8.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Barnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 16th 27 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Barnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.95 625th 680 8.1%
2019 21.06 524th 623 15.9%
2022 16.25 592nd 654 9.5%
2023 11.87 621st 665 6.6%
2024 14.17 612th 662 7.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.75 428th 475 9.9%
2019 20.64 329th 364 9.6%
2022 19.52 317th 339 6.5%
2023 17.63 338th 360 6.1%
2024 16.51 353rd 365 3.3%
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Rank History for White students at Barnes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.22 431st 683 36.9%
2019 34.06 455th 662 31.3%
2022 38.00 410th 666 38.4%
2023 34.81 424th 656 35.4%
2024 38.98 399th 670 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 3, 2016

Open Quote The staff is always helpful. My son is in the Spanish Immersion program and will be bilingual by 4th grade. His teacher is wonderful -- Maestra Carolina.
My daughter's teacher is great as well -- Mrs. Marlia. Barnes has been a wonderful school for my kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Open Quote Wonderful community created by staff at this school. I have two children who have been here since K, immersed in the two-way language program. They are thriving! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barnes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 461 3 41 8 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1989 473 6 31 15 2 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 513 8 66 20 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1991 492 9 55 30 3 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 496 6 46 35 5 n/a n/a 0 588
1993 521 14 60 65 5 n/a n/a 0 665
1994 474 20 59 88 6 n/a n/a 0 647
1995 397 14 45 143 5 n/a n/a 0 604
1996 397 14 45 143 5 n/a n/a 0 604
1997 383 14 40 144 3 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 348 11 51 155 2 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 319 19 45 209 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 288 22 40 203 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 287 21 47 238 5 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 251 17 38 273 3 n/a n/a 18 600
2003 251 17 38 273 3 n/a n/a 18 600
2004 280 26 30 296 6 n/a n/a 7 645
2005 245 21 33 357 6 n/a n/a 19 681
2006 236 38 44 402 12 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 203 27 32 390 4 n/a n/a 29 685
2008 185 23 31 319 4 n/a n/a 59 621
2009 213 47 40 304 5 n/a n/a 73 682
2010 224 41 44 380 3 n/a n/a 48 740
2011 203 49 32 436 6 5 47 0 778
2012 212 45 31 416 10 3 46 0 763
2013 222 31 37 423 11 1 38 0 763
2014 223 28 35 418 9 0 41 0 754
2015 224 30 33 401 9 3 44 0 744
2016 222 37 23 352 9 2 32 0 677
2017 206 30 21 351 7 2 34 0 651
2018 204 40 21 321 4 1 28 0 619
2019 215 42 17 329 3 3 24 0 633
2020 171 31 15 332 0 11 28 0 588
2021 119 25 12 334 0 5 20 0 515
2022 119 21 13 332 1 7 18 1 512
2023 104 18 11 319 0 5 19 2 478

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 514 22.5 22.8 8.6
1989 527 23.0 22.9 6.1
1990 610 26.0 23.4 11.1
1991 589 26.1 22.5 13.2
1992 588 23.0 25.5 23.1
1993 665 30.4 21.9 23.2
1994 647 30.5 21.2 26.3
1995 604 27.5 22.0 32
1996 604 27.5 22.0 32
1997 584 30.0 19.5 30.8
1998 567 29.0 19.6 31.7
1999 594 30.0 19.8 43.4
2000 555 31.5 17.6 47
2001 598 32.5 18.4 52.3
2002 600 32.5 18.5 64.3
2003 600 32.5 18.5 64.3
2004 645 35.5 18.2 71
2005 681 40.0 17.0 63.3
2006 732 45.0 16.3 70.1
2007 685 53.4 12.8 75.6
2008 621 45.0 13.8 76.7
2009 682 46.5 14.6 72.2
2010 740 45.2 16.3 77.3
2011 778 47.6 16.3 69
2012 763 44.3 17.1 71.3
2013 763 37.1 20.5 66.2
2014 754 39.3 19.1 69.9
2015 744 42.0 17.7 70.3
2016 677 45.0 15.0 65.4
2017 651 44.4 14.6 68.7
2018 619 38.0 16.2 65.8
2019 633 36.6 17.2 70.9
2020 588 35.5 16.5 67.9
2021 515 32.1 16.0 n/a
2022 512 35.0 14.6 n/a
2023 478 29.9 15.9 68.2

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 514 22.5 22.8 8.6
1989 527 23.0 22.9 6.1
1990 610 26.0 23.4 11.1
1991 589 26.1 22.5 13.2
1992 588 23.0 25.5 23.1
1993 665 30.4 21.9 23.2
1994 647 30.5 21.2 26.3
1995 604 27.5 22.0 32
1996 604 27.5 22.0 32
1997 584 30.0 19.5 30.8
1998 567 29.0 19.6 31.7
1999 594 30.0 19.8 43.4
2000 555 31.5 17.6 47
2001 598 32.5 18.4 52.3
2002 600 32.5 18.5 64.3
2003 600 32.5 18.5 64.3
2004 645 35.5 18.2 71
2005 681 40.0 17.0 63.3
2006 732 45.0 16.3 70.1
2007 685 53.4 12.8 75.6
2008 621 45.0 13.8 76.7
2009 682 46.5 14.6 72.2
2010 740 45.2 16.3 77.3
2011 778 47.6 16.3 69
2012 763 44.3 17.1 71.3
2013 763 37.1 20.5 66.2
2014 754 39.3 19.1 69.9
2015 744 42.0 17.7 70.3
2016 677 45.0 15.0 65.4
2017 651 44.4 14.6 68.7
2018 619 38.0 16.2 65.8
2019 633 36.6 17.2 70.9
2020 588 35.5 16.5 67.9
2021 515 32.1 16.0 n/a
2022 512 35.0 14.6 n/a
2023 478 29.9 15.9 68.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,972
2020 n/a n/a $14,265
2021 n/a n/a $14,809
2022 n/a $17,689 (100.0%) $17,689
2023 $1,073 (5.8%) $17,521 (94.2%) $18,594

Data source: Oregon 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 636th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 659th of 706 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barnes Elementary School)30.219.3
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)61.454.8
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barnes Elementary School)22.121.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)63.256.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barnes Elementary School)41.114.7
 26.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)65.158
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barnes Elementary School)24.39.5
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)5952
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barnes Elementary School)35.122.5
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)6859.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barnes Elementary School)10.815.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)52.447.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Barnes Elementary School)14.414.4
   5th Grade Science (Beaverton School District 48J)46.642.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students633478
 24.5%
African American4218
 57.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic329319
 3%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White215104
 51.6%
Two or More Races2419
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%68.2%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Barnes Elementary School

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

Middle : Meadow Park Middle School
High : Beaverton High School

Students at Barnes Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 22% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Barnes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Barnes Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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