Barnes Elementary
Kelso, WA · Kelso School District · Grades K-5
787th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 33%· Stable
Barnes Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Barnes Elementary 787th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2019 to 33th in 2025.
Barnes Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 149 students tested
Barnes Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 322 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 57.8% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.2% | 25.5% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 8.1% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 6.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Barnes Elementary
Typical home value $392K in zip 98626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Barnes Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Butler Acres ElementaryKelso School District · 0.9 mi away585th of 1,174
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 7Rose Valley ElementaryKelso School District · 0.9 mi away408th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 55% - 5Columbia Heights ElementaryLongview School District · 1.5 mi away592nd of 1,174
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 3Wallace ElementaryKelso School District · 1.8 mi away912th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 33% - 3Northlake Elementary SchoolLongview School District · 2 mi away842nd of 1,174
ELA 36% · Math 36% - 6Lexington ElementaryKelso School District · 2 mi away528th of 1,174
ELA 50% · Math 48% - 7Columbia Valley Garden Elem SchlLongview School District · 2.4 mi away379th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 53% - 2Kessler Elementary SchoolLongview School District · 2.7 mi away959th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Barnes Elementary in?
Barnes Elementary is part of the Kelso School District district in Kelso, Washington.
Is Barnes Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Barnes Elementary 787th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Barnes Elementary?
White 58%, Hispanic 26%, Pacific Islander 8%, Two or more races 7% (322 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Barnes Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98626 is $392K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.