Barnwell Elementary

Summary:

Barnwell Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Barnwell, South Carolina, with a student population of 451. The school is part of the Barnwell 45 school district, which is ranked 56 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barnwell Elementary faces several key challenges, including high poverty levels, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and relatively low test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently lower than the state averages. The school's enrollment has also been declining, suggesting potential challenges in the local community. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's high per-student spending, which has increased significantly in recent years, has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Guinyard-Butler Middle, Barnwell Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly better. However, when compared to schools in other districts, such as Allendale-Fairfax Middle and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle, Barnwell Elementary's test scores are notably lower. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that are not being effectively addressed, and that targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 10524 Marlboro Avenue
       Barnwell, SC  29812


(803) 541-1285

District: Barnwell 45

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,823 Help


Students who attend Barnwell Elementary usually attend:

High:    Barnwell High

Feeder schools for Barnwell Elementary:

Elementary:    Barnwell Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.3%
White:
43.0%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Barnwell Elementary ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnwell Elementary is $13,823.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barnwell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnwell Elementary 399th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Barnwell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Barnwell 45:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnwell 45 56th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barnwell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 23.91 466th 557 16.3%
2006 23.25 472nd 559 15.6%
2007 24.27 480th 566 15.2%
2008 24.75 488th 577 15.4%
2009 17.46 524th 580 9.7%
2010 9.93 560th 589 4.9%
2011 10.95 566th 597 5.2%
2012 14.40 541st 594 8.9%
2013 21.25 519th 599 13.4%
2014 9.89 599th 630 4.9%
2015 19.65 568th 638 11.0%
2016 35.50 411th 619 33.6%
2017 36.07 412th 639 35.5%
2018 27.07 462nd 624 26.0%
2019 36.10 420th 643 34.7%
2021 42.85 354th 622 43.1%
2022 33.88 417th 625 33.3%
2023 42.51 362nd 644 43.8%
2024 37.63 399th 638 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.89 475th 588 19.2%
2019 31.17 436th 600 27.3%
2021 47.81 301st 580 48.1%
2022 37.65 381st 600 36.5%
2023 41.69 362nd 608 40.5%
2024 31.12 433rd 599 27.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.12 457th 570 19.8%
2019 29.34 441st 588 25.0%
2021 36.67 350th 554 36.8%
2022 30.04 405th 573 29.3%
2023 36.15 375th 580 35.3%
2024 31.69 396th 565 29.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 104th 161 35.4%
2019 30.76 134th 189 29.1%
2021 35.54 80th 122 34.4%
2022 33.27 104th 151 31.1%
2023 47.84 84th 174 51.7%
2024 47.56 73rd 143 49.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.00 18th 147 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 402nd 571 29.6%
2019 41.55 360th 590 39.0%
2021 45.47 309th 561 44.9%
2022 35.71 379th 579 34.5%
2023 46.38 306th 582 47.4%
2024 41.27 340th 568 40.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.16 359th 412 12.9%
2019 32.98 310th 421 26.4%
2021 45.73 182nd 350 48.0%
2022 31.99 283rd 393 28.0%
2023 47.55 197th 394 50.0%
2024 42.47 214th 369 42.0%
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Rank History for White students at Barnwell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.71 368th 457 19.5%
2019 35.04 328th 472 30.5%
2021 41.05 268th 439 39.0%
2022 31.42 326th 455 28.4%
2023 42.91 281st 463 39.3%
2024 33.04 321st 441 27.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

Barnwell Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barnwell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2005 314 264 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 306 256 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 295 247 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 555
2008 291 265 8 7 3 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 285 259 8 6 4 n/a n/a 4 566
2010 288 282 6 3 2 n/a n/a 4 585
2011 283 269 3 14 1 1 6 0 577
2012 263 293 14 16 1 0 16 0 603
2013 251 272 14 14 1 0 22 0 574
2014 224 248 8 16 1 0 25 0 522
2015 232 235 1 19 0 0 21 0 508
2016 209 223 5 21 0 1 14 0 473
2017 202 231 8 21 0 2 12 0 476
2018 207 244 9 22 1 2 10 0 495
2019 216 243 6 24 1 2 20 0 512
2020 193 220 6 21 1 1 20 0 462
2021 179 189 5 21 0 1 20 0 415
2022 177 209 6 20 0 0 23 0 435
2023 194 200 7 22 0 1 27 0 451

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2005 588 33.0 17.8 58.5
2006 573 37.0 15.5 59.3
2007 555 48.5 11.4 56.9
2008 574 36.0 15.9 59.8
2009 566 37.0 15.3 59.3
2010 585 29.0 20.1 62.3
2011 577 33.0 17.4 72.1
2012 603 36.0 16.7 67.5
2013 574 36.0 15.9 76.3
2014 522 37.0 14.1 74.5
2015 508 32.0 15.8 78
2016 473 29.0 16.3 76.5
2017 476 30.0 15.8 100
2018 495 30.0 16.5 100
2019 512 29.0 17.6 100
2020 462 32.0 14.4 100
2021 415 30.8 13.4 100
2022 435 30.0 14.5 100
2023 451 30.0 15.0 100

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 Barnwell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2005 588 33.0 17.8 58.5
2006 573 37.0 15.5 59.3
2007 555 48.5 11.4 56.9
2008 574 36.0 15.9 59.8
2009 566 37.0 15.3 59.3
2010 585 29.0 20.1 62.3
2011 577 33.0 17.4 72.1
2012 603 36.0 16.7 67.5
2013 574 36.0 15.9 76.3
2014 522 37.0 14.1 74.5
2015 508 32.0 15.8 78
2016 473 29.0 16.3 76.5
2017 476 30.0 15.8 100
2018 495 30.0 16.5 100
2019 512 29.0 17.6 100
2020 462 32.0 14.4 100
2021 415 30.8 13.4 100
2022 435 30.0 14.5 100
2023 451 30.0 15.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnwell Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,050 (11.0%) $630 (6.6%) $1,680 (17.7%) $6,299 (66.2%) $1,537 (16.2%) $7,836 (82.3%) $9,516
2020 $483 (9.3%) $577 (11.1%) $1,060 (20.4%) $4,083 (78.5%) $61 (1.2%) $4,144 (79.6%) $5,204
2021 $554 (7.3%) $827 (10.9%) $1,381 (18.2%) $6,037 (79.4%) $182 (2.4%) $6,218 (81.8%) $7,600
2022 $1,182 (9.7%) $1,330 (10.9%) $2,512 (20.5%) $8,464 (69.1%) $1,271 (10.4%) $9,735 (79.5%) $12,247
2023 $1,539 (11.1%) $1,952 (14.1%) $3,491 (25.3%) $8,749 (63.3%) $1,583 (11.5%) $10,332 (74.7%) $13,823

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnwell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 420th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 362nd of 644 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Science (Barnwell Elementary)5851.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Barnwell 45)5850.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell Elementary)46.539.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell 45)46.538
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell Elementary)46.540
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell 45)46.538.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell Elementary)22.637.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell 45)22.637.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell Elementary)25.437.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell 45)25.437.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Barnwell Elementary)32.347.9
 15.6%
   6th Grade Science (Barnwell 45)32.347.9
 15.6%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell Elementary)29.248.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Barnwell 45)29.248.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell Elementary)42.233.3
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Barnwell 45)42.233.3
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512451
 11.9%
African American243200
 17.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic2422
 8.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White216194
 10.2%
Two or More Races2027
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Barnwell Elementary usually go on to attend Barnwell High

Students at Barnwell Elementary are 44% African American, 43% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Barnwell Elementary.


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

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