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Barnard Elementary School

430 Decatur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barnard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 30% in DC
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 30%)
  • : 10-14% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Barnard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Barnard Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Barnard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnard Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#54 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barnard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Barnard Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Barnard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Barnard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barnard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnard Elementary School's ranking?
Barnard Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Barnard Elementary School often compared to?
Barnard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bancroft Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Barnard Elementary School?
580 students attend Barnard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Barnard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnard Elementary School?
Barnard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnard Elementary School offer ?
Barnard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barnard Elementary School part of?
Barnard Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Barnard Elementary School located?
Barnard Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Top 30%)
  • : 10-14% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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