Enrollment
251
Elementary
DISTRICT 287 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TECUMSEH·NCES 402961001552
Barnard Elementary School
315 East Locust Street, Tecumseh, OK 74873 · (405) 598-3169 · Pottawatomie County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL251 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
177 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 68%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 116 | 46% |
| Grade 2 | 135 | 54% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 73% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Barnard Elementary School→Cross Timbers Elementary School→Tecumseh Middle School→Tecumseh High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within TECUMSEH. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Barnard Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Elementary School this school | 251 | 70.5% | N/A |
| Walters Elementary School Walters | 262 | 68.3% | 40.2% |
| Sand Springs Ec Center Sand Springs | 241 | 68.0% | N/A |
| Strother Elementary School Seminole | 263 | 69.6% | N/A |
| Achille Elementary School Achille | 222 | 67.6% | 31.1% |
| Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School Sulphur | 285 | 73.0% | 36.0% |
Matched among Oklahoma 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 Barnard Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Pottawatomie County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 251 | #618 of 941 | #12 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #280 of 708 | #10 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.5% | #406 of 708 | #10 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.5% | #462 of 876 | #13 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.6% | #153 of 548 | #5 of 14 |
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
251
-26 (-9%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 286
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 251 | 16.4 | 15.3:1 | 71% (177) |
| 2023-24 | 271 | 17.1 | 15.9:1 | 79% (213) |
| 2022-23 | 282 | 16.9 | 16.6:1 | 76% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 277 | 17 | 16.3:1 | 70% (193) |
| 2017-18 | 316 | 17.3 | 18.3:1 | 44% (139) |
| 2015-16 | 318 | 18 | 17.7:1 | 69% (218) |
| 2010-11 | 323 | 20 | 16.1:1 | 80% (258) |
| 2000-01 | 283 | 18 | 15.7:1 | 71% (200) |
| 1990-91 | 286 | 18 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barnard Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (316 to 251); teachers down 5% (17.3 to 16.4).
About Barnard Elementary School
Barnard Elementary School is an elementary school located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, in Pottawatomie County. Its 251 students are spread across grades 1 through 2. The typical figure for elementary schools in Oklahoma is about 366 students.
TECUMSEH has 5 schools and 1,946 students, and Barnard Elementary School is one of those schools.
A majority of students at Barnard Elementary School, 54%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 25% multiracial, 12% Native American, and 7% Hispanic. The White share of the county population is higher, at 71%. Barnard Elementary School has a diversity index of 63%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 16.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Barnard Elementary School and a ratio of 15.3:1. Across elementary schools in Oklahoma, the average ratio is about 15.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 71% of students.
Among Pottawatomie County residents, median household income is about $61,398, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Barnard Elementary School is one of 41 public schools in Pottawatomie County, which together enroll about 12,326 students.
The nearest public school is Tecumseh Middle School, at about 0.5 miles. Barnard Elementary School has 5 other public schools within five miles.
Barnard Elementary School has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
The number of students declined from 277 to 251 over 4 years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Pottawatomie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,463
Census ACS
Median income
$61,398
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
12,326 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TECUMSEH
- Tecumseh High SchoolHigh · 684 students
- Cross Timbers Elementary SchoolElementary · 409 students
- Tecumseh Middle SchoolMiddle · 400 students
- Tecumseh Early Childhood CenterElementary · 202 students
Other schools in Tecumseh
- Tecumseh High SchoolHigh · 684 students
- Cross Timbers Elementary SchoolElementary · 409 students
- Tecumseh Middle SchoolMiddle · 400 students
- Tecumseh Early Childhood CenterElementary · 202 students
- Okla Youth Academy HS-TecumsehHigh · 49 students
- Okla Youth Academy Ms-TecumsehMiddle
Other Barnard Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Barnard Elementary. Barnard Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Barnard Elementary SchoolWashington, DC · 573 students
- Barnard ElementarySan Diego, CA · 473 students
- Barnard Elementary SchoolTROY, MI · 400 students
Nearby schools
- Tecumseh Middle School0.5 mi · 400
- Okla Youth Academy HS-Tecumseh0.7 mi · 49
- Cross Timbers Elementary School0.9 mi · 409
- Tecumseh High School1.1 mi · 684
- Tecumseh Early Childhood Center1.2 mi · 202
- Pleasant Grove Public School5.3 mi · 198
Frequently asked questions
About Barnard Elementary SchoolHow large is Barnard Elementary School?
Barnard Elementary School enrolls approximately 251 students in grades 01-02.
Is Barnard Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Barnard Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades 01-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnard Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Barnard Elementary School is approximately 15.3:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Barnard Elementary School?
At Barnard Elementary School, the student body is approximately 54% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 25% Two or more.
What district is Barnard Elementary School in?
Barnard Elementary School is part of TECUMSEH.
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