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B O Barnes Elementary

1913 MARTIN L KING PARKWAY, WILSON, NC 27893

Ranked 193 of 287 in north carolina

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B O Barnes Elementary

1913 MARTIN L KING PARKWAY, WILSON, NC 27893

About B O Barnes Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 27% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
288
Total Students
$50241
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.7%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 18.3%
Black 75.3%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
75.3%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 288
46.7%
134 Female
53.3%
154 Male

Student Population

288 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

285 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

B O Barnes Elementary Contact Information

Address

1913 MARTIN L KING PARKWAY, WILSON, NC 27893

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Phone

(252) 399-7875

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

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B.O. Barnes Elementary School is ranked #757 in North Carolina Elementary Schools for its success on state-mandated assessments and overall engagement in the area of high school readiness.

FAQ

Q1: How does B.O. Barnes Elementary engage the community?

A: The school has many ways to engage families. For example, they hold cultural events, offer workshops for parents, and provide opportunities for volunteering.

Q2: Can my kids get care before or after school?

A: Yes, the school offers care before and after school. The program keeps kids engaged with fun activities, which is beneficial for working parents and offers opportunities for extended learning.

Q3: What is the role of computers and technology?

A: Children have daily access to computers and learn online. All kids are able to improve schoolwork and technology skills simultaneously.

Q4: What is the experience of learning there?

A: At B.O. Barnes, all children feel welcomed, supported, and valued. It is a warm and friendly environment where everyone knows that every child counts.

Q5: Are the teachers good?

A: All teachers are state certified, have years of experience, and have been trained in research based practices that best support children's learning.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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