- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kelso, WA
Barnes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barnes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530000300587
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnes Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnes Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000300587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Barnes Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 530000300587 · Kelso, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 15.6:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Barnes Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Barnes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- This school 343
Barnes Elementary
343 students
What this shows Barnes Elementary reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnes Elementary compares
Barnes Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.0%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Barnes Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coweeman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Kelso
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Butler Acres Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wallace Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carrolls Elementary
Standard public school
107 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnes Elementary
How many students attend Barnes Elementary?
Barnes Elementary has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kelso, WA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnes Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnes Elementary?
77.3% of students at Barnes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barnes Elementary is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnes Elementary?
Barnes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barnes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kelso on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Barnes Elementary, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Huntington Middle School (559 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.