BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL

www.eldoradopublicschools.org

540 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Barton Junior High School is a public secondary school located in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving students within the El Dorado School District. As a junior high institution, it typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the middle-grade levels, providing a bridge between elementary education and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and student engagement to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

The school operates under the umbrella of the El Dorado Public Schools system, which is known for its dedication to providing comprehensive educational resources and extracurricular opportunities to the local community. Through its official website, the district ensures that parents and community members have access to information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact details. Located on W. Faulkner Street, Barton Junior High plays a central role in the district’s efforts to promote student success and academic achievement in Union County.

540

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	52
Black	236
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
236 (43.7%)
White
217 (40.2%)
Hispanic
52 (9.6%)
Two or More
27 (5.0%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EL DORADO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)864-5051
Website:	http://www.eldoradopublicschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 283

Grade 8 249