Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School's student population of 777 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
33%
18%
Black
28%
22%
White
24%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School's ranking?
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School is ranked #1189 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School often compared to?
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Oaks Elementary School, Margaret Brent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School?
777 students attend Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School?
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School offer ?
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School part of?
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School is part of Stafford Co PBLC Schs School District.
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