Barrett Elementary School ranked #1,146 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #642 in 2012 and remaining in the bottom 50% of state public schools.
Math proficiency in 2023 was 5%, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged between 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 5%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 415 students in grades PK–5 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, and the school had a high rate of socioeconomic need, with 86% of students eligible for free lunch.
The student body was predominantly Black (336 of 415 students), with Hispanic students numbering 70, indicating stable minority enrollment in this Birmingham, Alabama elementary school.
Barrett Elementary provided no virtual instruction and operated under the Birmingham City education agency with Title I eligibility, reflecting consistent policies to support low–income families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrett Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barrett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrett Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
12%
Black
75%
31%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrett Elementary School's ranking?
Barrett Elementary School is ranked #1146 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Barrett Elementary School often compared to?
Barrett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avondale Elementary School, Robinson 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 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Barrett Elementary School?
383 students attend Barrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Barrett Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrett Elementary School?
Barrett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barrett Elementary School offer ?
Barrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barrett Elementary School part of?
Barrett Elementary School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Barrett Elementary School located?
Barrett Elementary School is located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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