Barfield Elementary Pomona: K-6 Academic Focus &amp; Student Growth (2026 List)

About Barfield Elementary

Barfield Elementary is a public school in Pomona, California, for grades K–6. It has about 282 students and a student–teacher ratio of 24:1. The school focuses on basic reading and math skills, which are supported by structured classroom instruction and intervention services. According to available data, 17% of students are good at math and 22% are good at reading. Barfield Elementary has a lot of different kinds of students, including a lot of minority and low-income students. The main goals of the school are to teach basic academic skills, get families involved, and get students to come to school. Even though Barfield Elementary School's students still aren't meeting state standards, the school is still focused on helping them learn and grow academically. This gives students more chances to do well, making it one of the top schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 22% in Reading.

12

Full-time Teachers

23 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

5

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

282

Total Students

$114383

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.13%

Asian 3.9%

Hispanic 86.88%

Black 5.67%

Two+ Races 1.42%

Native Am. 0%

White

2.13%

Asian

3.9%

Hispanic

86.88%

Black

5.67%

Two+ Races

1.42%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 282

44.68%

126 Female

55.32%

156 Male

Student Population

282 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

282 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Barfield Elementary Contact Information

Address

2181 North San Antonio Ave., Pomona, CA, 91767

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Phone

(909) 397-4575

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Website

http://www.pusd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Pomona Unified PBIS Recognition: Pomona Unified School District — which Barfield Elementary is part of — is cited as leading the way in California PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) State Recognition efforts. While the recognition covers multiple schools across the district, Barfield Elementary is included among schools benefiting from PBIS focus and is part of the district’s recognition campaign.

FAQ

Q1. Does Barfield Elementary School put a lot of emphasis on learning by doing?

Ans. Interactive activities help students remember important ideas and skills.

Q2. Are there chances for students to learn more?

Ans. Students can take part in enrichment programs that build on what they learn in class.

Q3: What does the school do to encourage students to be responsible?

Ans. Classroom routines and rules for behavior help students learn how to be responsible.

Q4. Is it a good idea to get the whole family involved?

Families are welcome to come to school events and help out with activities.

Q5. Does the school help students learn how to deal with their feelings and social situations?

Ans. Social-emotional development is a part of what happens every day at school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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