J.T. Barber Elementary School

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J.T. Barber Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1700 Cobb St,  New Bern, NC
Craven County Schools
4.5
2.6
270 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Erica Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.8%
State Average
19.2%
Science
28.1%
State Average
20.8%
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
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Black
62.3%
Asian
10.9%
Hispanic
8.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
White
6.3%
Pacific Islander
2.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0
6/29/2024
I attended this elementary school since the first grade. The teachers, staff, and officers were amazing, and very involved within the school. The counselor helped me find a lot of academic opportunities, as well as helping me connect with the community. I have a lot of great memories here, and I hope to see the school prosper.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 teacher
3/16/2026
I love JT Barber, every single staff member cares deeply for the children and push them to be their best. It is also an A+ school of the arts where students integrate arts and core learning.
1.0 parent
12/11/2022
Do not send your kids here. Has been a nut show since my son has attended
4.0 parent
5/25/2012
I can't speak to the school overall, but the exceptional children pre-k program is incredible. Very loving, positive, effective teachers. I am very pleased with our experience this year. We came after having our son in a local private preschool where they were just unequipped to handle his special n...
1.0 parent
3/24/2011
The only good thing about this school is the ARTS program. Other than that we have had a horrible experience at JTB. For the first half of this school year our son was failing Science & Social Studies yet none of the teachers had come to us about the problem. When we asked to have conferences with t...

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J.T. Barber Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in New Bern, NC, in the New Bern neighborhood, and is served by the Craven County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 270 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. J.T. Barber Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $340,934. Discover additional schools in the area, like Craven Early College High School, Calvary Baptist Church School, The Epiphany School of Global Studies, and more. Learn more about what New Bern has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J.T. Barber Elementary School.

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