Barton Pond Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barton Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Barton Pond Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barton Pond Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barton Pond Elementary School?
404 students attend Barton Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Barton Pond Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Pond Elementary School?
Barton Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barton Pond Elementary School offer ?
Barton Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barton Pond Elementary School part of?
Barton Pond Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Barton Pond Elementary School located?
Barton Pond Elementary School is located in the Northwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest Raleigh.
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