Barrett Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Barrett Elementary School

7601 Division Ave
Birmingham, AL 35206

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Bottom 50%

Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
: Bottom 50% in AL
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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Barrett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

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Barrett Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

415 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Barrett Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Barrett Elementary School by grade.

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Barrett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Barrett Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AL)

#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Barrett Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤5%

29%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barrett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

20-24%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barrett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤5%

38%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barrett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Barrett Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

17%

11%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Barrett Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

81%

32%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Barrett Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

n/a

51%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Barrett Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.63

This chart displays the diversity score of Barrett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

86%

56%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Birmingham City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrett Elementary School's ranking?

Barrett Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 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 29% 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?

415 students attend Barrett Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Barrett Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 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 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Barrett Elementary School offer ?

Barrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

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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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
: Bottom 50%
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education