Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barrington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barrington Elementary serves the northern part of Florissant, MO, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5- to 10-minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles, extending up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrington Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barrington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrington Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1744 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrington Elementary School's ranking?
Barrington Elementary School is ranked #1744 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Barrington Elementary School?
515 students attend Barrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Barrington Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrington Elementary School?
Barrington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barrington Elementary School offer ?
Barrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barrington Elementary School part of?
Barrington Elementary School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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