Enrollment
383
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010039000106
Barrett Elementary School — Birmingham, AL
Federal NCES profile for Barrett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
+20% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barrett Elementary School reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% above the Alabama average and 66% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Birmingham City spends $15,867 per pupil district-wide, above the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.8% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barrett Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,867
per pupil, district-wide
— above Alabama avg of $14,500
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
Enrollment 383 Top 33% in Alabama — larger than 67% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.2% +47% vs state
NCES ID 010039000106
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham City, which includes Barrett Elementary School.
$15,867
Per student
+9%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Similar other schools in Birmingham
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Glen Iris Elementary School
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827 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrett Elementary School?
Barrett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.