Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barrow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barrow Elementary School serves the southwest part of Athens, GA, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most students live within a 2-mile radius of the school, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes, while the furthest edge of the attendance zone extends up to 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrow Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barrow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrow Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrow Elementary School's ranking?
Barrow Elementary School is ranked #688 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Barrow Elementary School often compared to?
Barrow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School, Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Timothy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Barrow Elementary School?
456 students attend Barrow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Barrow Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrow Elementary School?
Barrow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barrow Elementary School offer ?
Barrow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barrow Elementary School part of?
Barrow Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
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