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Barnes Elementary

Kelso School District · Cowlitz County · 401 Barnes, Kelso, WA 98626.0

(360)501-1500

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3/10
#829
Rank 829 out of 1,162
English Language Arts3/10 · #852 · 27th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #824 · 29th percentile
Science4/10 · #715 · 32nd percentile

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School Overview

Barnes Elementary sits in Kelso, a working-class river town in Southwest Washington where the Cowlitz meets the Columbia, and families here tend to value tight-knit community over competitive academics. The school's scores are more modest than state averages, making it a better fit for families who prioritize a close, supportive school environment rather than rigorous academic programming. Kelso itself has an unpretentious, small-town feel with easy access to outdoor recreation, and parents who appreciate that pace of life often find the community around Barnes to be its real strength.

Student Demographics

149 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
97 (65%)
Hispanic
33 (22%)
Other
19 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged126 (85%)
Students with Disabilities32 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

346
Enrollment
24
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
19.5
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #763 · 41st percentile

44 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found