BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BARTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
9546 HWY 85 SOUTH
LEXA, AR 72355
342 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Barton Elementary School, located in Barton, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Barton-Lexa School District. Situated along Highway 85 South, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic standards and personal development during their formative years. As a focal point for the small community of Barton, the school works to foster a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between home life and academic achievement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Barton-Lexa School District, which emphasizes the success of all students through rigorous curriculum, character education, and community engagement. By leveraging its resources and staff, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition into secondary education. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the official school website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication and administrative updates.
342
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    203 (59.4%)
  • Black
    99 (28.9%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.6%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BARTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)572-7294
Website: http://www.bartonsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 342
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 55
Gender Ratio
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