Overview
Barnes Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Kelso, Washington. The school enrolls 343 students. It is part of the Kelso School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictKelso School District
County53015
CityKelso
ZIP98626
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530000300587
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment343
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino21.9%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native66.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.9%
Two or More Races4.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)