Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barrett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barrett Primary's attendance zone covers the entire Crosby school district, encompassing approximately 81.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrett Elementary School's student population of 640 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barrett Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrett Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#3003 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrett Elementary School's ranking?
Barrett Elementary School is ranked #3003 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barrett Elementary School?
640 students attend Barrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barrett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barrett Elementary School offer ?
Barrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barrett Elementary School part of?
Barrett Elementary School is part of Crosby Independent School District.
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