B O BARNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

B O Barnes Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilson County Schools school district, located in Wilson, NC with about 365 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, B O Barnes Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

B.O. Barnes Elementary School is a public school located in Wilson, North Carolina, and operates under the jurisdiction of Wilson County Schools. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet the foundational educational needs of its elementary-age students, providing them with the necessary tools and support to succeed as they progress through their early academic years.

Located on Martin L. King Parkway, the school plays an active role in the Wilson community by emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the student body. Like other schools within the Wilson County district, B.O. Barnes focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diverse learning styles are supported. Those looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, staff directories, or enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us.

For more information, contact B O Barnes Elementary at (252) 399-7875 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1913 Martin L King Parkway
Wilson, NC 27893-9585
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B O BARNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilson, NC with about 365 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
365
Teachers:
24.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 365 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending B O BARNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.4%
Hispanic/Latino
18.4%
White
2.7%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.