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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the Barton Elementary administration to hear?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
485
Elementary
DISTRICT 480 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED·NCES 063417005347
Barton Elementary
2214 Pumalo St., San Bernardino, CA 92404 · (909) 388-6534 · San Bernardino County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL485 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 14% of California public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
466 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 104 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 69 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 59 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 64 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 67 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 63 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (104) is 65% larger than its 6th grade class (63).
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
20.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +6.7pp since 2014
Math
15.3%
CA avg 37.7% . +6.3pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 21 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 15 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.9% | 14.8% | 23.6% | 55.7% |
| Math | 5.1% | 10.2% | 22.5% | 62.3% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20.7% | 15.3% |
| 2023-24 | 18.0% | 9.8% |
| 2022-23 | 15.8% | 10.2% |
| 2021-22 | 16.4% | 9.5% |
| 2018-19 | 25.4% | 12.4% |
| 2017-18 | 25.7% | 14.7% |
| 2016-17 | 27.1% | 12.9% |
| 2015-16 | 17.0% | 9.0% |
| 2014-15 | 14.0% | 9.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
15.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
23.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 16% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 23% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Barton Elementary
Barton Elementary's state test result (15.9% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Elementary this school | 485 | 96.1% | 15.9% |
| Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles | 487 | 97.1% | 41.5% |
| Green Tree East Elementary Victorville | 508 | 94.3% | 15.2% |
| Yucca Elementary Palmdale | 495 | 96.2% | 12.3% |
| Hunt Elementary San Bernardino | 533 | 97.2% | 18.3% |
| Reach Academy Elementary Oakland | 425 | 99.5% | 17.1% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Barton Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Bernardino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 15.9% | #4,891 of 5,151 | #291 of 318 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 15.3% | #4,726 of 5,172 ▲ 302 | #273 of 321 ▲ 29 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 20.7% | #4,799 of 5,172 ▲ 75 | #292 of 321 ▼ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.0pp | #1,669 of 5,116 | #119 of 318 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 485 | #2,633 of 5,915 | #211 of 340 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.2:1 | #1,043 of 5,352 | #41 of 328 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.9% | #2,921 of 5,354 | #135 of 328 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 96.1% | #312 of 5,625 | #18 of 331 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.8% | #3,561 of 3,837 | #227 of 246 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
485
-13 (-3%) vs 2020
+28% since 1990-91, when it was 380
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
was 20.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 485 | 24 | 20.2:1 | 96% (466) |
| 2023-24 | 505 | 24 | 21.0:1 | 94% (477) |
| 2022-23 | 513 | 27 | 19.0:1 | 91% (466) |
| 2020-21 | 498 | 24 | 20.8:1 | 92% (458) |
| 2017-18 | 499 | 22 | 22.7:1 | 90% (451) |
| 2015-16 | 482 | 22 | 21.9:1 | 91% (440) |
| 2010-11 | 479 | N/A | N/A | 87% (416) |
| 2000-01 | 514 | 29 | 17.7:1 | 89% (459) |
| 1990-91 | 380 | 16 | 23.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barton Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (499 to 485); teachers up 9% (22 to 24).
About Barton Elementary
Barton Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, California. The school's enrollment of 485 students covers kindergarten through 6.
Barton Elementary is part of a district of 72 schools: San Bernardino City Unified, with 44,080 students.
Hispanic students are the majority at Barton Elementary, with 69% of enrollment. It is also 21% Black, 4% White, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. San Bernardino County's residents are about 55% Hispanic, 14 points below the school's share. Pick two students at random and there is a 48% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Barton Elementary operates with 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 20.2:1. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 20.2:1 here. Barton Elementary reports 96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The rate at public schools in San Bernardino County averages 74%, lower than here.
allk12 grades Barton Elementary a D. The grade compares the school only with California public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Barton Elementary is 7.4 points below the average proficiency rate on state tests predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 15.9% actual, 23.2% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in California.
County data help place the school in context: in San Bernardino County, the median household income is $85,478, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. In all, San Bernardino County has 583 public schools and roughly 393,648 students.
The school nearest to Barton Elementary is Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy, at a distance of about 0.5 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Barton Elementary is 5th of 6 nearby schools by average proficiency rate.
Barton Elementary has an NCES locale of City: Mid-size.
Over 4 years, Barton Elementary's enrollment declined 3%, to 485.
The Barton Elementary community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
San Bernardino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Bernardino City Unified
- Cajon HighHigh · 2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley HighHigh · 2,692 students
- Indian Springs HighHigh · 1,810 students
- San Bernardino HighHigh · 1,440 students
- San Gorgonio HighHigh · 1,431 students
- Pacific HighHigh · 1,246 students
Other schools in San Bernardino
- Cajon HighHigh · 2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley HighHigh · 2,692 students
- San Bernardino County Special EducationCombined · 1,860 students
- Indian Springs HighHigh · 1,810 students
- San Bernardino HighHigh · 1,440 students
- San Gorgonio HighHigh · 1,431 students
Other Barton Elementary schools
9 other US public schools in 9 states are named Barton Elementary. Barton Elementary is the 5th largest of the 10.
- Barton ElementaryLong Beach, CA · 418 students
- BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAKE WORTH, FL · 1,185 students
- Barton Elementary SchoolIRVING, TX · 848 students
- BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPATCHOGUE, NY · 515 students
- Barton ElementaryMINNEAPOLIS, MN · 508 students
Nearby schools
- Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy0.5 mi · 640
- Emmerton Elementary0.5 mi · 434
- Del Vallejo Middle0.7 mi · 642
- Alternative Learning Center0.7 mi · 34
- Virtual Academy0.7 mi · 346
- Belvedere Elementary0.7 mi · 557
Frequently asked questions
About Barton ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Barton Elementary?
Barton Elementary enrolls approximately 485 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Barton Elementary serve?
Barton Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary is approximately 20.2:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Barton Elementary?
Student demographics at Barton Elementary are roughly 4% White, 69% Hispanic, 21% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Barton Elementary in?
Barton Elementary is part of San Bernardino City Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.