At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Barton Pond Elementary: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Barton Pond Elementary
Barton Pond Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Raleigh. It is one of 202 current school records connected to Wake County Schools. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 (72.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Barton Pond Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.75 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.4%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black8.9%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Other schools in Wake County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
514 reported students
Wakefield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Penny Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Hodge Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
Leesville Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
528 reported students
Pleasant Union Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Public schools near Barton Pond Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Academy Elementary · Charter · Quest Academy | KG–08 | 139 | 1.1 mi |
| Baileywick Road Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 352 | 1.8 mi |
| Leesville Road Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | KG–05 | 528 | 1.8 mi |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 778 | 2.2 mi |
| Hilburn Drive Academy Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–08 | 596 | 2.4 mi |
| Lead Mine Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | KG–05 | 359 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barton Pond Elementary
What grades does Barton Pond Elementary serve?
Barton Pond Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wake County Schools.
How many students attend Barton Pond Elementary?
Barton Pond Elementary reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barton Pond Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 515 students and 35.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barton Pond Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barton Pond Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wake County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barton Pond Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.2% 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 Barton Pond Elementary in?
Barton Pond Elementary is part of Wake County Schools, based in Cary, NC, which operates 202 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barton Pond Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Quest Academy (1.1 mi), Baileywick Road Elementary (1.8 mi), Leesville Road Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.