Russell D Barber Public School
#1882 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario
#1882 of 3,871 nationally
About Russell D Barber Public School
Russell D Barber Public School is a public elementary located in Brampton, in the Peel DSB school board or district of Ontario, Canada. It caters for Grades JK-6. In 2025 it enrolled 605 students. Publicly funded schools run by public school boards or districts; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 51.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in Canada and 1882nd of 3,871 ranked elementary schools in Ontario. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer low-income households) (85th percentile), and its weakest is eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 605; first language not english 36%; special education 7%; identified as gifted 1%.
There are 236 schools in Brampton; Russell D Barber Public School ranks 60th of 181 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)62%
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)–
- EQAO Grade 9 mathematics (25%)–
- OSSLT first-attempt pass rate (20%)–
- FSA literacy score (25%)–
- FSA numeracy score (25%)–
- Community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%)4%
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)2%
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Russell D Barber Public School by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 605
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- EQAO Grade 3
- 62%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Low-income households
- 4%
- % of students living in low-income households.
- Parents without a credential
- 2%
- % of students whose parents have no degree, diploma or certificate.
- First language not English
- 36%
- % of students whose first language is not English.
- Special education
- 7%
- % of students receiving special education services.
- Identified as gifted
- 1%
- % of students identified as gifted.
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Schools near Russell D Barber Public School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
North Park Secondary School
Brampton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,355 students · 419 m away
St Marguerite Bourgeoys Separate School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students · 485 m away
St Anthony School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students · 1.6 km away
Arnott Charlton Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students · 1.6 km away
Massey Street Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
315 students · 1.6 km away
Williams Parkway Senior Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
750 students · 1.7 km away
Harold F Loughin Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
310 students · 1.7 km away
St Joachim Separate School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students · 1.7 km away
Lester B Pearson Catholic School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students · 1.8 km away
Gordon Graydon Senior Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
410 students · 1.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Russell D Barber Public School a good school?
Russell D Barber Public School has a Success Index (Canada) of 51.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in Canada) and ranks #1882 of 3,871 in Ontario. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Russell D Barber Public School rank in Ontario?
Russell D Barber Public School ranks #1882 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario and #1882 of 3,871 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend Russell D Barber Public School?
Russell D Barber Public School had 605 students in 2025.
Is Russell D Barber Public School a elementary school or a secondary school?
Russell D Barber Public School is classified as a elementary covering Grades JK-6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Russell D Barber Public School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell D Barber Public School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.