- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VA
Barrett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barrett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510027000084
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrett Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #17 of 26
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrett Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Elementary ranks #17 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Barrett Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510027000084 · Arlington, VA Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 8.8:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Barrett Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Barrett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 500
Barrett Elementary
500 students
What this shows Barrett Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrett Elementary compares
Barrett Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 23.8%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Barrett Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abingdon Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Arlington Science Focus School
Standard public school
632 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Arlington Traditional
Standard public school
624 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrett Elementary
How many students attend Barrett Elementary?
Barrett Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary is 8.8:1, which is 37% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrett Elementary?
74.3% of students at Barrett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barrett Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrett Elementary?
Barrett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrett Elementary rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Elementary ranks #17 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Barrett Elementary, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.