Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barnes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnes Elementary School's student population of 363 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barnes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnes Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#501 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnes Elementary School's ranking?
Barnes Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Barnes Elementary School often compared to?
Barnes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicoma Park Intermediate Elementary School, L. W. Westfall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Barnes Elementary School?
363 students attend Barnes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Barnes Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnes Elementary School?
Barnes Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Barnes Elementary School offer ?
Barnes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barnes Elementary School part of?
Barnes Elementary School is part of Midwest City-Del City School District.
In what neighborhood is Barnes Elementary School located?
Barnes Elementary School is located in the Southeast Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in Southeast Oklahoma City.
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