Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barrington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barrington Elementary serves the northeast part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrington Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barrington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7023 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)28.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Barrington Elementary School's ranking?
Barrington Elementary School is ranked #7023 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barrington Elementary School often compared to?
Barrington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copperfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barrington Elementary School?
405 students attend Barrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Barrington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrington Elementary School?
Barrington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barrington Elementary School offer ?
Barrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barrington Elementary School part of?
Barrington Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Barrington Elementary School located?
Barrington Elementary School is located in the Georgian Acres neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Georgian Acres.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Facilities need some work but teachers and support staff are competent and involved with parents. I get phone calls and notes on a regular basis communicating how my boy is doing but it looks like from the teachers I have talked to that current administration is causing teachers to transfer or quit en masse as the focus is solely on TAKS scores now.
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