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Barton Open Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4237 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Barton Open Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(20-21)
30-34%
45%
(20-21)
35-39%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
41%
12%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Barton Open Elementary School?
624 students attend Barton Open Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Barton Open Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barton Open Elementary School?
Barton Open Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barton Open Elementary School offer ?
Barton Open Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barton Open Elementary School part of?
Barton Open Elementary School is part of Minneapolis 51±¬ÁÏ District.

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