The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Barnes Es
Barnes ES is a public elementary school in Owasso, Oklahoma, part of the Owasso Public Schools district. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, a grade band that does not extend to high school, so no graduation rate data applies here. The school sits in a suburban community that has grown rapidly over recent decades, functioning as a bedroom suburb of Tulsa with a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial employers such as American Airlines, Boeing, and Whirlpool.
On state assessments, Barnes ES students performed well. The school’s overall proficiency rate across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quarter when compared with districts across Tulsa County, a notable strength for families looking for above-average academic results. In math, proficiency varied by grade level, with fourth graders showing the strongest performance and fifth graders the weakest, though still within a range that kept the school’s composite in the top tier. In science, fifth graders tested at a level similar to the school’s math average. Reading and language arts results for all tested grades were suppressed in the data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly how their child’s grade performed in English language arts. Oklahoma recently adjusted its cut scores for reading and math, which means year-over-year trend comparisons are not reliable, but the single-year snapshot provides a clear picture of where the school stands now.
The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. White students form the largest single group, followed by students identifying as two or more races, Hispanic students, Asian students, and smaller shares of American Indian or Alaska Native and Black students. This mix gives the school a pluralistic character typical of a growing suburban district attracting families from different backgrounds. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students receiving special education services or English learner support, so a parent looking for those indicators should follow up with the school.
Owasso itself is a primarily auto-oriented suburb that has seen substantial population growth. The city’s civic anchors include a city hall near Main Street, a historical museum, a seasonal farmers’ market, and a golf club. Major employers in and near the city are concentrated in aerospace, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Housing values in the zip code are above the Oklahoma statewide median, and rents are similarly elevated, reflecting the area’s desirability and growth. The district passed a bond issue that funded a new elementary school, which opened recently to address capacity needs in the northeast part of the district, and adopted a new English language arts curriculum for elementary schools with enhanced phonics instruction. These moves signal ongoing investment in facilities and instructional materials.
Barnes ES is a neighborhood elementary school in a district that is expanding. Its academic performance stands out among schools in Tulsa County, particularly in math and science. The suppressed reading data and missing information on economic disadvantage and special programs mean the school does not offer a complete public picture on those fronts. Families considering this school may want to visit, ask about the ELA results that are not publicly reported, and learn how the school supports students who need extra help. For those seeking a suburban elementary with strong tested performance and a diverse student body in a growing part of the Tulsa metro, Barnes ES represents a competitive option within its district.
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