Barnett Elementary

23925 Couna Way
Ramona, CA 92065

bes.ramonausd.net/en-us

465 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Barnett Elementary School, located in the rural community of Ramona, California, serves as a focal point for families in the surrounding area. As part of the Ramona Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus is designed to be a safe, welcoming space where educators work closely with families to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education, striving to instill values such as responsibility and respect in its pupils. By leveraging its location in a tight-knit community, Barnett Elementary maintains a focus on small-class dynamics and personalized attention. Through a combination of core curriculum standards and enrichment activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become active, engaged, and lifelong learners.

465

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	195
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (49.5%)
Hispanic
195 (41.9%)
Two or More
34 (7.3%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Ramona City Unified
Phone:	(760)787-3500
Website:	http://bes.ramonausd.net/en-us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 78