Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Barbee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbee Elementary serves the northeast part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbee Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barbee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbee Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
78%
9%
White
9%
66%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbee Elementary School's ranking?
Barbee Elementary School is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Barbee Elementary School often compared to?
Barbee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Barbee Elementary School?
289 students attend Barbee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Barbee Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbee Elementary School?
Barbee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barbee Elementary School offer ?
Barbee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barbee Elementary School part of?
Barbee Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Barbee Elementary School located?
Barbee Elementary School is located in the Rufus King neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Rufus King.
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