Barnard Elementary School

3601 Forge Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barnard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barnard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Barnard Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Barnard Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnard Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#235 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
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62%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
35%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
48%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Barnard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnard Elementary School's ranking?
Barnard Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Barnard Elementary School often compared to?
Barnard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bemis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Barnard Elementary School?
426 students attend Barnard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Barnard Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnard Elementary School?
Barnard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barnard Elementary School offer ?
Barnard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barnard Elementary School part of?
Barnard Elementary School is part of Troy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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