- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morgan Hill, CA
Barrett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barrett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062583010404
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrett Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrett Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583010404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Barrett Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 062583010404 · Morgan Hill, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 22:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
Barrett Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barrett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Sobrato Hi
Ann Sobrato High
1,511 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High
1,101 students
- Jackson Academ
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
690 students
- Nordstrom Elem
Nordstrom Elementary
645 students
- San Martin Gwi
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
643 students
- This school 374
Barrett Elementary
374 students
What this shows Barrett Elementary reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrett Elementary compares
Barrett Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 12.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 7.0%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Barrett Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Morgan Hill Unified reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Morgan Hill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
Standard public school
690 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Charter School of Morgan Hill
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nordstrom Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 23:1 students per teacher
El Toro Health Science Academy
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Standard public school
442 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
Standard public school
359 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrett Elementary
How many students attend Barrett Elementary?
Barrett Elementary has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrett Elementary?
58.9% of students at Barrett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barrett Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrett Elementary?
Barrett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrett Elementary rank among elementary schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Morgan Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides Barrett Elementary, Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Live Oak High (1,101 students), and Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.