Barfield Elementary

Summary:

Barfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, serving 961 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Rutherford County school district. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 20% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Barfield Elementary's academic strengths are particularly evident in Mathematics and English Language Arts, where proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Murfreesboro district and Tennessee state averages. The school's diverse student population and strong support for English Language Learners are also notable, with Barfield ranking in the top 5% of Tennessee elementary schools for ELL student performance. While the school's special education outcomes are an area for improvement, Barfield's ability to support economically disadvantaged students and maintain high achievement is impressive.

Compared to nearby schools like McFadden School of Excellence, Barfield Elementary stands out for its well-rounded academic strengths, with particular strengths in language arts that complement McFadden's stronger performance in Mathematics and Science. This diverse set of strengths makes Barfield Elementary an intriguing option for families in the Murfreesboro area seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 350 Veterans Parkway
       Murfreesboro, TN  37128


(615) 904-3810

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,860 Help


Students who attend Barfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Christiana Middle School
High:    Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  965

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.3%
African American:
19.3%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barfield Elementary ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 9th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Rutherford County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Barfield Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.3%), African American (19.3%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barfield Elementary is 15.8. 16 elementary schools in the Rutherford County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Barfield Elementary employs 60.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barfield Elementary is $10,860. 17 elementary schools in the Rutherford County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barfield Elementary 201st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Barfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 88.29 80th 809 90.1%
2011 83.55 111th 818 86.4%
2012 72.35 222nd 820 72.9%
2013 86.85 67th 846 92.1%
2014 81.33 91st 853 89.3%
2015 81.39 125th 855 85.4%
2017 70.12 124th 646 80.8%
2018 83.01 123rd 997 87.7%
2019 80.48 148th 985 85.0%
2021 75.55 169th 983 82.8%
2022 70.84 227th 1000 77.3%
2023 74.67 191st 1020 81.3%
2024 74.13 201st 1018 80.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.93 7th 165 95.8%
2023 75.48 15th 164 90.9%
2024 53.04 58th 178 67.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.98 77th 395 80.5%
2019 37.54 156th 255 38.8%
2021 32.00 260th 369 29.5%
2022 29.32 323rd 447 27.7%
2023 17.93 500th 528 5.3%
2024 40.43 314th 582 46.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.26 90th 877 89.7%
2019 67.24 157th 821 80.9%
2021 55.60 274th 823 66.7%
2022 62.67 233rd 858 72.8%
2023 73.00 125th 865 85.5%
2024 81.44 70th 853 91.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.32 139th 926 85.0%
2021 77.60 139th 945 85.3%
2022 69.08 223rd 975 77.1%
2023 76.11 164th 989 83.4%
2024 70.59 231st 990 76.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.88 161st 916 82.4%
2021 69.46 206th 941 78.1%
2022 68.98 223rd 980 77.2%
2023 69.59 220th 987 77.7%
2024 74.19 191st 991 80.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 23rd 62 62.9%
2021 53.01 33rd 53 37.7%
2022 35.94 40th 55 27.3%
2024 45.16 39th 55 29.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.14 48th 450 89.3%
2019 55.96 133rd 404 67.1%
2021 67.87 93rd 411 77.4%
2022 66.66 107th 483 77.8%
2023 74.13 92nd 500 81.6%
2024 74.17 89th 498 82.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.12 46th 319 85.6%
2019 82.34 26th 250 89.6%
2021 57.44 105th 324 67.6%
2022 70.16 76th 363 79.1%
2023 48.16 177th 387 54.3%
2024 51.80 183rd 415 55.9%
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Rank History for White students at Barfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.66 123rd 841 85.4%
2019 83.39 117th 812 85.6%
2021 76.69 143rd 844 83.1%
2022 70.38 180th 844 78.7%
2023 76.55 151st 852 82.3%
2024 77.84 149th 847 82.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 15, 2015

Open Quote I love Barfield. My son is only a 1st grader but we have had a great experience the past 2 years. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Open Quote So far, I am very disappointed in Barfield Elementary school. I had heard good things about this school in the past so I was surprised after I started getting concerned 2 weeks into the school year that my child's teacher did not seem to be focused on teaching in the classroom. Also, when report cards came home it was very inaccurate and I was told that my child was likely tested BEFORE the information was taught in the classroom. This seems very disrespectful to parents and the children who work so hard to learn what they are taught. To me, it is cheating the child out of the true grade he/she deserves. I have met ans spoken several times with the teacher and other staff within the school system and have only gotten the "oh your child is ok .. you really are concerned over nothing." I have asked repeatedly for information on what my child is taught so I can help at home. Sometimes we get a small amount of information and sometimes we don't so I am left trying to do what I can off the work she brings home. However, I am told that what she brings home is not the only work taught at school which she is graded on as well. I am debating pulling my child out. Anyone else with issues? Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, April 15, 2010

Open Quote My son is in the kindergarten readiness class, he has learned alot. However, they are suppose to have a zero tolerance for bullies. My son has been abused by 3 different class mates. The first time, he was kicked in the eye and had eyelashes missing. The second time, I was an eye witness, my son was shoved by a boy twice his size into a brick wall and his head slammed into the wall. The third time , my son was chocked on the playground, leaving bruises around the bottom of his neck and collarbone. The education is good but what is being done to keep our children safe from bullies. It is a real problem and I am very concerned. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 845 110 24 3 4 n/a n/a 2 988
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 848 848
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1398 1398
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1329 1329
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1329 1329
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 896 896
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 930 930
2006 806 109 59 19 0 n/a n/a 0 993
2007 838 92 82 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1040
2008 895 119 80 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2009 786 86 66 28 2 n/a n/a 0 968
2010 765 112 66 24 3 n/a n/a 0 970
2011 763 95 60 40 3 0 26 0 987
2012 784 91 61 45 3 1 33 0 1018
2013 785 106 53 45 4 0 31 0 1024
2014 707 92 58 50 0 0 38 0 945
2015 675 112 67 57 0 0 37 0 948
2016 682 119 60 66 0 0 44 0 971
2017 701 131 70 67 0 0 53 0 1022
2018 689 126 55 68 1 1 52 0 992
2019 641 159 43 68 2 0 51 0 964
2020 549 122 29 67 5 0 59 0 831
2021 488 129 24 60 5 0 60 0 766
2022 504 161 29 88 2 0 65 0 849
2023 559 184 28 104 3 0 83 0 961
2024 514 186 36 145 2 0 82 0 965

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 988 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 848 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1398 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1329 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1329 n/a n/a n/a
2004 896 n/a n/a n/a
2005 930 n/a n/a n/a
2006 993 58.0 17.1 n/a
2007 1040 61.0 17.0 21.3
2008 1132 66.3 17.1 22.1
2009 968 64.0 15.1 30.7
2010 970 63.5 15.2 27.1
2011 987 61.9 15.9 28.6
2012 1018 63.0 16.1 29.6
2013 1024 64.0 16.0 29.6
2014 945 65.0 14.5 27.9
2015 948 64.0 14.8 26.1
2016 971 63.0 15.4 25
2017 1022 63.0 16.2 n/a
2018 992 61.0 16.2 n/a
2019 964 58.0 16.6 n/a
2020 831 54.0 15.3 28.5
2021 766 59.0 12.9 n/a
2022 849 54.5 15.5 n/a
2023 961 56.5 16.9 n/a
2024 965 60.8 15.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 988 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 848 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1398 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1329 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1329 n/a n/a n/a
2004 896 n/a n/a n/a
2005 930 n/a n/a n/a
2006 993 58.0 17.1 n/a
2007 1040 61.0 17.0 21.3
2008 1132 66.3 17.1 22.1
2009 968 64.0 15.1 30.7
2010 970 63.5 15.2 27.1
2011 987 61.9 15.9 28.6
2012 1018 63.0 16.1 29.6
2013 1024 64.0 16.0 29.6
2014 945 65.0 14.5 27.9
2015 948 64.0 14.8 26.1
2016 971 63.0 15.4 25
2017 1022 63.0 16.2 n/a
2018 992 61.0 16.2 n/a
2019 964 58.0 16.6 n/a
2020 831 54.0 15.3 28.5
2021 766 59.0 12.9 n/a
2022 849 54.5 15.5 n/a
2023 961 56.5 16.9 n/a
2024 965 60.8 15.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $326 (3.5%) $8,666 (92.3%) $9,384
2020 $318 (3.0%) $10,053 (93.3%) $10,776
2021 $597 (5.0%) $10,851 (91.6%) $11,851
2022 $673 (6.1%) $9,786 (89.0%) $11,000
2023 $693 (6.4%) $9,705 (89.4%) $10,860

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 1020 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barfield Elementary)62.968.7
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)53.949.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barfield Elementary)48.448
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)4045.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barfield Elementary)64.358.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)56.451
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barfield Elementary)46.854
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)38.450.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barfield Elementary)58.749.4
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rutherford County)56.747.1
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barfield Elementary)44.843
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rutherford County)38.941.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Barfield Elementary)61.758.6
 3.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rutherford County)47.847.8
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barfield Elementary)46.648.5
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rutherford County)39.243.6
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students964961
 0.3%
African American159184
 15.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian4328
 34.9%
Hispanic68104
 52.9%
Pacific Islander00
White641559
 12.8%
Two or More Races5183
 62.7%


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Students who attend Barfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Christiana Middle School
High : Riverdale High School

Barfield Elementary ranks 201st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Barfield Elementary are 53% White, 19% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 965 students attended Barfield Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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