B O Barnes Elementary

1913 Martin L King Parkway
Wilson, NC 27893

barnes.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

274 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

B.O. Barnes Elementary School is a public school located in Wilson, North Carolina, and operates under the jurisdiction of Wilson County Schools. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet the foundational educational needs of its elementary-age students, providing them with the necessary tools and support to succeed as they progress through their early academic years.

Located on Martin L. King Parkway, the school plays an active role in the Wilson community by emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the student body. Like other schools within the Wilson County district, B.O. Barnes focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diverse learning styles are supported. Those looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, staff directories, or enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us.

274

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for B O Barnes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	50
Black	209
Two or More	7

Black
209 (76.3%)
Hispanic
50 (18.2%)
White
8 (2.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.6%)

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:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)399-7875
Website:	http://barnes.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for B O Barnes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for B O Barnes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	50%
Male	137	50%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Stantonsburg Elementary

Wilson County Schools

184 Students

409 S Main St
Stantonsburg, NC 27883 (8.2 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th