Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
290 students attend Barton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Barton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barton Elementary School offer ?
Barton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barton Elementary School part of?
Barton Elementary School is part of West Bend School District.
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