Enrollment
383
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Barrett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barrett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039000106
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrett Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Elementary School ranks #6 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrett Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barrett Elementary School
Barrett Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.2% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students): Barrett Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 18.2:1).
Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students) and Parker High School (942 students) alongside Barrett Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barrett Elementary School compares
Barrett Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Barrett Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham City, which includes Barrett Elementary School.
$13,890
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barrett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barrett Elementary School
How many students attend Barrett Elementary School?
Barrett Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrett Elementary School?
86.2% of students at Barrett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barrett Elementary School is African American at 74.9% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrett Elementary School?
Barrett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrett Elementary School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Elementary School ranks #6 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
Is Barrett Elementary School a good school?
Barrett Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Barrett Elementary School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.
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