Barnes Elementary
Kelso, WA · Kelso School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, small
787th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 33%· Stable
401 Barnes, Kelso, WA 98626
(360)501-1500NCES ID 530000300587Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 149 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 322 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.7% | 57.8% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 25.5% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 8.1% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 6.8% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $392K in zip 98626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Barnes Elementary
- #585Butler Acres ElementaryKelso School District · 0.9 mi away585th of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲8 · Math 46% ▲8Compare - #408Rose Valley ElementaryKelso School District · 0.9 mi away408th of 1,174
ELA 53% ▲15 · Math 55% ▲17Compare - #592Columbia Heights ElementaryLongview School District · 1.5 mi away592nd of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲8 · Math 46% ▲8Compare - #912Wallace ElementaryKelso School District · 1.8 mi away912th of 1,174
ELA 34% ▼4 · Math 33% ▼5Compare - #842Northlake Elementary SchoolLongview School District · 2 mi away842nd of 1,174
ELA 36% ▼2 · Math 36% ▼2Compare - #528Lexington ElementaryKelso School District · 2 mi away528th of 1,174
ELA 50% ▲12 · Math 48% ▲10Compare - #379Columbia Valley Garden Elem SchlLongview School District · 2.4 mi away379th of 1,174
ELA 58% ▲20 · Math 53% ▲15Compare - #959Kessler Elementary SchoolLongview School District · 2.7 mi away959th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼6 · Math 30% ▼8Compare
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.