Barnes Elementary

www.kelso.wednet.edu/barnes

343 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barnes Elementary, located at 401 Barnes in Kelso, Washington, is a public school within the Kelso School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As part of a district-wide effort to support student growth, Barnes Elementary emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering a supportive social environment intended to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Kelso community, utilizing the district’s broader resources to maintain its facilities and curriculum. Families interested in specific school programs, staff directories, or current academic initiatives can find comprehensive information, including school board policies and district-wide updates, on the official Kelso School District website. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for student development, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students.

343

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	89
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	24

White
208 (60.6%)
Hispanic
89 (25.9%)
Pacific Islander
24 (7.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Kelso School District
Phone:	(360)501-1500
Website:	http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/barnes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 66

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barnes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barnes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	45.2%
Male	188	54.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th