Enrollment
540
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Dorado, AR
Barton Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Barton Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050568000273
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barton Jr. High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barton Jr. High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barton Jr. High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in El Dorado, AR.
School address
District: El Dorado School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050568000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barton Jr. High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barton Jr. High School
Barton Jr. High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in El Dorado, Arkansas, enrolling 540 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 310 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 540 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students) and Washington Middle School (581 students) alongside Barton Jr. High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barton Jr. High School compares
Barton Jr. High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Barton Jr. High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Dorado School District, which includes Barton Jr. High School.
$12,616
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 35.3%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barton Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yocum Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hugh Goodwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barton Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~540 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Barton Jr. High School
How many students attend Barton Jr. High School?
Barton Jr. High School has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Dorado, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Jr. High School is 10.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 Barton Jr. High School?
100.0% of students at Barton Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barton Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Barton Jr. High School is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in El Dorado, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barton Jr. High School?
Barton Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barton Jr. High School rank among public schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Barton Jr. High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in El Dorado, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in El Dorado on the city page.
Is Barton Jr. High School a good school?
Barton Jr. High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in El Dorado School District?
Besides Barton Jr. High School, El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students), Washington Middle School (581 students), and Yocum Elementary School (580 students). See the El Dorado School District district page for the complete list.
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