Barnes Elementary School

Barnes Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
401 Barnes St,  Kelso, WA
Kelso School District
3.0
3.7
322 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brenda Ward
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
43.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
62.2%
Hispanic
26.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.6%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
3/7/2021
I have had my kids, grandkids and great- grandkids attend Barnes Elementary. They have all really liked their teachers and activities. I have always been impressed with the way they handle things there.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 other
8/4/2013
I went there from kindergarten to 5th grade and I was getting bullied in 5th and they do anything about it I'm going to be in high school next year
5.0 parent
11/7/2011
My daughter is attending barnes as a kindergartner and has mrs. Carey and although this is my first experience with public school since i was a kid, i have to say how very impressed i am with how well this school addresses issues and really goes the extra mile. They are big about not bullying, respe...
5.0 parent
7/29/2008

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Barnes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Kelso, WA and is served by the Kelso School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 322 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Barnes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kelso School District Special Education Program, Kelso High School, Mark Morris High School, and more. Learn more about what Kelso has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barnes Elementary School.

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