At a glance
Reported students
672
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
Barnwell Elementary School: 672 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Barnwell Elementary School
Barnwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Johns Creek. It is one of 103 current school records connected to Fulton County. NCES reports 672 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.7%) and Asian (17.4%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barnwell Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.7%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black14.1%
- Asian17.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fulton County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Windward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
672 reported students
Amana Academy School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
667 reported students
E. C. West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
678 reported students
Summit Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
678 reported students
Feldwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
678 reported students
High Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
684 reported students
Public schools near Barnwell Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Elementary School Elementary · Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 881 | 1.5 mi |
| Dolvin Elementary School Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 642 | 2 mi |
| Hillside Elementary School Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 497 | 2.6 mi |
| State Bridge Crossing Elementary School Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 657 | 3.1 mi |
| International Charter Academy of Georgia Elementary · Charter · State Specialty Schools II- International Charter Academy o | KG–08 | 268 | 3.1 mi |
| Ocee Elementary School Elementary · Fulton County | PK–05 | 694 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barnwell Elementary School
What grades does Barnwell Elementary School serve?
Barnwell Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fulton County.
How many students attend Barnwell Elementary School?
Barnwell Elementary School reported 672 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 633 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barnwell Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 672 students and 49.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barnwell Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barnwell Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fulton County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barnwell Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barnwell Elementary School in?
Barnwell Elementary School is part of Fulton County, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 103 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barnwell Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Simpson Elementary School (1.5 mi), Dolvin Elementary School (2 mi), Hillside Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.