Barrow Elementary

Summary:

Barrow Elementary is a public elementary school in Brazoria, Texas, serving 383 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District, which is ranked 517 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barrow Elementary faces several key challenges, including a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, consistently low academic performance rankings in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, and struggles with the achievement of certain student subgroups, particularly African American and White students. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below district and state averages, and it has a high percentage (around 75%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, the school performs better with English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the top 30-40% of Texas schools for these groups.

While Barrow Elementary struggles academically, some of the nearby schools in the Brazosport Independent School District, such as Gladys Polk Elementary and Bess Brannen Elementary, perform significantly better and rank in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Barrow Elementary may be unique to the school and not necessarily reflective of the broader district.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 112 Gaines
       Brazoria, TX  77422


(979) 799-1700

District: Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2755th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,178 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
Hispanic:
31.6%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barrow Elementary ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (31.6%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barrow Elementary is 13.9. 1 elementary schools in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barrow Elementary is $10,178. 1 elementary schools in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Barrow Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd) 517th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barrow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.80 1501st 3465 56.7%
2005 73.67 770th 3475 77.8%
2006 72.28 890th 3476 74.4%
2007 65.34 1340th 3724 64.0%
2008 50.10 2202nd 3768 41.6%
2009 60.09 1704th 3884 56.1%
2010 33.12 3153rd 3937 19.9%
2011 49.93 2407th 4095 41.2%
2012 25.22 3635th 4206 13.6%
2013 36.87 3045th 4221 27.9%
2014 29.45 3429th 4260 19.5%
2015 32.11 3249th 4320 24.8%
2016 38.53 2900th 4286 32.3%
2017 23.65 3563rd 4329 17.7%
2018 30.72 3143rd 4359 27.9%
2019 25.82 3584th 4479 20.0%
2021 49.08 2086th 4578 54.4%
2022 51.28 2084th 4581 54.5%
2023 40.41 2762nd 4647 40.6%
2024 40.96 2755th 4675 41.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.17 2556th 3226 20.8%
2019 30.32 2664th 3333 20.1%
2021 54.18 1260th 3446 63.4%
2022 60.24 1085th 3487 68.9%
2023 39.74 2278th 3556 35.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.51 941st 3558 73.6%
2019 44.47 1767th 3684 52.0%
2021 33.69 2506th 3799 34.0%
2022 54.22 1332nd 3952 66.3%
2023 37.88 2465th 4086 39.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.69 3270th 4264 23.3%
2019 25.69 3714th 4309 13.8%
2021 58.89 1467th 4451 67.0%
2022 58.99 1533rd 4477 65.8%
2023 49.47 2223rd 4521 50.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.42 3345th 4306 22.3%
2019 22.66 3738th 4348 14.0%
2021 42.61 2437th 4499 45.8%
2022 38.41 2871st 4561 37.1%
2023 36.68 2998th 4588 34.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.17 947th 3184 70.3%
2021 69.11 996th 3006 66.9%
2022 65.46 1084th 2958 63.4%
2023 69.54 858th 2980 71.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.06 3717th 4240 12.3%
2019 20.71 3937th 4295 8.3%
2021 57.15 1374th 4331 68.3%
2022 72.78 714th 4461 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.70 2934th 4319 32.1%
2019 31.55 3224th 4357 26.0%
2021 57.37 1615th 4498 64.1%
2022 61.47 1513th 4563 66.8%
2023 44.92 2457th 4585 46.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.32 1975th 2483 20.5%
2019 28.43 2026th 2515 19.4%
2023 9.69 2419th 2443 1.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.75 2929th 4168 29.7%
2019 27.83 3415th 4188 18.5%
2021 47.46 2098th 4329 51.5%
2022 50.23 2075th 4376 52.6%
2023 44.79 2448th 4401 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Barrow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.77 2728th 3127 12.8%
2019 19.65 2808th 3142 10.6%
2021 35.93 2109th 3082 31.6%
2022 36.29 2187th 3082 29.0%
2023 27.99 2495th 3106 19.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Barrow Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 506 98 2 109 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2003 506 98 2 109 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2004 493 108 2 121 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2005 480 110 4 124 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2006 475 111 9 138 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2007 471 109 5 134 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2008 431 118 5 132 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2009 451 114 5 143 1 n/a n/a 0 714
2010 427 125 6 149 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2011 406 100 3 129 2 1 5 0 646
2012 372 96 4 116 1 1 7 0 597
2013 391 83 3 117 1 0 10 0 605
2014 398 90 1 126 1 0 19 0 635
2015 395 80 2 137 2 0 19 0 635
2016 342 72 1 185 0 0 18 0 618
2017 340 70 1 203 1 0 25 0 640
2018 315 45 1 194 1 0 18 0 574
2019 302 35 3 190 1 0 20 0 551
2020 309 36 2 202 1 0 23 0 573
2021 305 21 2 167 3 0 18 0 516
2022 234 14 4 119 0 1 17 0 389
2023 226 24 2 121 0 1 9 0 383

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 Barrow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 716 44.5 16.1 42.9
2003 716 44.5 16.1 42.9
2004 725 44.4 16.3 47.9
2005 718 43.7 16.4 49.3
2006 733 46.3 15.8 48.4
2007 719 45.6 15.8 43.9
2008 687 45.1 15.2 50.2
2009 714 45.8 15.6 53.8
2010 709 45.0 15.7 55
2011 646 42.3 15.2 60.7
2012 597 35.7 16.6 60.6
2013 605 35.9 16.8 60
2014 635 39.4 16.0 58.7
2015 635 39.0 16.2 56.5
2016 618 41.0 15.0 57.4
2017 640 41.9 15.2 63.4
2018 574 37.1 15.4 70
2019 551 39.4 13.9 64.6
2020 573 43.5 13.1 72.4
2021 516 37.8 13.6 71.5
2022 389 26.8 14.5 74
2023 383 27.5 13.9 77.8

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 Barrow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 716 44.5 16.1 42.9
2003 716 44.5 16.1 42.9
2004 725 44.4 16.3 47.9
2005 718 43.7 16.4 49.3
2006 733 46.3 15.8 48.4
2007 719 45.6 15.8 43.9
2008 687 45.1 15.2 50.2
2009 714 45.8 15.6 53.8
2010 709 45.0 15.7 55
2011 646 42.3 15.2 60.7
2012 597 35.7 16.6 60.6
2013 605 35.9 16.8 60
2014 635 39.4 16.0 58.7
2015 635 39.0 16.2 56.5
2016 618 41.0 15.0 57.4
2017 640 41.9 15.2 63.4
2018 574 37.1 15.4 70
2019 551 39.4 13.9 64.6
2020 573 43.5 13.1 72.4
2021 516 37.8 13.6 71.5
2022 389 26.8 14.5 74
2023 383 27.5 13.9 77.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barrow Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,284 (13.7%) $8,108 (86.3%) $9,393
2020 $1,368 (13.8%) $8,543 (86.2%) $9,911
2021 $1,530 (15.0%) $8,647 (85.0%) $10,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barrow Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3584th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2762nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Barrow Elementary)2947
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3147
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barrow Elementary)3429
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Barrow Elementary)1832
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))2342
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barrow Elementary)2244
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))2949
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Barrow Elementary)3649
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3960
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barrow Elementary)3344
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))3951
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Barrow Elementary)4933
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Isd))5039
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551383
 30.5%
African American3524
 31.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic190121
 36.3%
Pacific Islander01
White302226
 25.2%
Two or More Races209
 55%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%77.8%
 13.2%


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Barrow Elementary ranks 2755th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Barrow Elementary are 59% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Barrow 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 Texas Education Agency.

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