- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florissant, MO
Barrington Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Barrington Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291383000447
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrington Elem. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Barrington Elem. grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+30.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 291383000447 · Florissant, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 15.1:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Barrington Elem. grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+30.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Barrington Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 515
Barrington Elem.
515 students
What this shows Barrington Elem. reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrington Elem. compares
Barrington Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
White 7.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Barrington Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrington Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrington Elem.
How many students attend Barrington Elem.?
Barrington Elem. has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Elem. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrington Elem.?
47.3% of students at Barrington Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrington Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Barrington Elem. is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington Elem.?
Barrington Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Barrington Elem. rank among elementary schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Florissant, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Barrington Elem., Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.