Barton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48204 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#1249 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#42037 of 50,301 nationally
About Barton Elementary School
Barton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–7. In 2025 it enrolled 221 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1249th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (41th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 221.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Barton Elementary School ranks 19th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Barton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School
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876 students · 781 m away
McDonald Elementary School
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357 students · 1.4 km away
Riverside Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 2.1 km away
Iris Becker Elementary School
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224 students · 2.3 km away
Noble ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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McCollough Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 2.4 km away
Unis Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students · 2.5 km away
Keidan Special Education Center
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
105 students · 2.6 km away
Hope Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students · 2.7 km away
Priest ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
673 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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Ganiard School
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Pellston Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barton Elementary School a good school?
Barton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 24.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1249 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Barton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Barton Elementary School ranks #1249 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #42037 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School had 221 students in 2025.
Is Barton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Barton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–7. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Barton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.