Barton Pond Elementary School serves 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barton Pond Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barton Pond Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
9%
24%
White
72%
42%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barton Pond Elementary School?
515 students attend Barton Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Barton Pond Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barton Pond Elementary School?
Barton Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barton Pond Elementary School offer ?
Barton Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barton Pond Elementary School part of?
Barton Pond Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Barton Pond Elementary School located?
Barton Pond Elementary School is located in the Northwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 6 other public schools located in Northwest Raleigh.
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