- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Barton Jr. High School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 050568000273 · El Dorado, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado High School (1,235 students)
Barton Jr. High School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Barton Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High School
1,235 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
581 students
- Yocum Elementa
Yocum Elementary School
580 students
- This school
Barton Jr. High School
540 students
- Hugh Goodwin E
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
508 students
- Northwest Elem 477
Northwest Elementary School
477 students
What this shows Barton Jr. High School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barton Jr. High School compares
Barton Jr. High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for El Dorado School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~540 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), down 62.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.