Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)54%
33%
Black
(15-16)37%
5%
White
(15-16)6%
54%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Barrett Elementary School?
160 students attend Barrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Barrett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrett Elementary School?
Barrett Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barrett Elementary School offer ?
Barrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barrett Elementary School part of?
Barrett Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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