Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barnes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Barnes Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barnes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnes Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
80%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
13%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beaverton SD 48j School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnes Elementary School's ranking?
Barnes Elementary School is ranked #1099 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Barnes Elementary School often compared to?
Barnes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aloha-huber Park School, Beaver Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Barnes Elementary School?
451 students attend Barnes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Barnes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnes Elementary School?
Barnes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barnes Elementary School offer ?
Barnes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnes Elementary School part of?
Barnes Elementary School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
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