Charles Barrett Elementary

Summary:

Charles Barrett Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria City Public Schools, serving 548 students in grades PK-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the district and state averages.

Academically, Charles Barrett Elementary faces significant challenges. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 65.12%, compared to 56.1% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school's ranking among Virginia elementary schools has also declined over the years, from 191 out of 1,100 in 2014-2015 to 799 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as George Mason Elementary and Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology, Charles Barrett Elementary generally underperforms academically, despite serving a similar student population. The significant performance gaps between the school's student subgroups, particularly for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students, suggest potential equity issues that need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1115 Martha Custis Dr
       Alexandria, VA  22302


(703) 824-6960

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
799th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,259 Help


Students who attend Charles Barrett Elementary usually attend:

High:    Alexandria City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.5%
White:
41.1%
African American:
6.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


 See top rated Virginia elementary schools

 Compare Charles Barrett Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Charles Barrett Elementary ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.42. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Charles Barrett Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Alexandria City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Barrett Elementary is $14,259, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles Barrett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Barrett Elementary 799th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Charles Barrett Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Alexandria City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria City Public Schools 109th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Charles Barrett Elementary?

Rank History for Charles Barrett Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Charles Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.14 772nd 1062 27.3%
2006 48.38 642nd 1071 40.1%
2007 44.38 695th 1083 35.8%
2008 25.16 953rd 1081 11.8%
2009 30.23 911th 1082 15.8%
2010 61.71 416th 1113 62.6%
2011 51.18 617th 1117 44.8%
2012 42.14 751st 1117 32.8%
2013 69.70 311th 1120 72.2%
2014 69.19 312th 1110 71.9%
2015 77.12 191st 1100 82.6%
2016 74.99 221st 1096 79.8%
2017 68.60 332nd 1099 69.8%
2018 53.01 585th 1097 46.7%
2019 60.02 495th 1105 55.2%
2021 48.32 619th 1103 43.9%
2022 47.53 640th 1109 42.3%
2023 40.11 719th 1114 35.5%
2024 33.42 799th 1114 28.3%
See the entire list of Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charles Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.11 268th 300 10.7%
2024 12.39 301st 306 1.6%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.93 1017th 1036 1.8%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Charles Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.87 810th 1100 26.4%
2024 31.08 820th 1098 25.3%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Charles Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.12 643rd 1093 41.2%
2024 35.54 781st 1101 29.1%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Charles Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.67 535th 564 5.1%
2024 6.20 571st 580 1.6%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Charles Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.65 104th 984 89.4%
2024 82.62 84th 979 91.4%
See the entire list of Best Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Charles Barrett Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, March 7, 2016

Open Quote I would choose Charles Barrett ES over any private school in the area. The principal is amazing, the CETA program is very special and the teachers are so committed to the students and programs there. They have an awesome social worker (National Social Worker of the Year), and the positive attitude and methods regarding discipline make for a safe and friendly school, every day of the year. I feel so lucky! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charles Barrett Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 249 249
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 277 277
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 282 282
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 289 289
1993 151 104 7 74 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 112 77 3 50 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 113 76 3 47 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1996 113 76 3 47 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1997 115 75 5 65 2 n/a n/a 0 262
1998 133 85 8 69 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 124 123 10 65 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 119 97 11 88 0 n/a n/a -4 311
2001 116 62 8 69 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 113 50 7 54 1 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 113 50 7 54 1 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 121 57 5 54 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2005 134 57 5 46 2 n/a n/a 4 248
2006 131 54 11 46 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2007 136 40 12 35 1 n/a n/a 4 228
2008 146 44 11 47 0 n/a n/a 11 259
2009 140 38 11 63 1 n/a n/a 13 266
2010 154 40 10 61 12 n/a n/a 15 292
2011 167 51 8 74 1 1 17 0 319
2012 196 62 7 91 1 0 12 0 369
2013 213 70 9 99 0 0 12 0 403
2014 238 79 8 100 0 0 20 0 445
2015 247 82 9 102 0 0 20 0 460
2016 246 77 12 116 0 2 24 0 477
2017 243 68 13 157 0 1 17 0 499
2018 250 82 11 138 1 0 21 0 503
2019 287 64 13 157 0 0 33 0 554
2020 298 63 13 190 0 0 34 0 598
2021 253 49 10 195 0 0 32 0 539
2022 236 44 9 224 0 3 31 0 547
2023 225 37 9 255 1 2 19 0 548

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 Charles Barrett Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 249 17.9 13.9 n/a
1990 277 19.5 14.2 n/a
1991 282 19.1 14.7 n/a
1992 289 19.5 14.8 n/a
1993 336 25.7 13.1 n/a
1994 242 13.5 n/a 33.9
1995 239 n/a 0.0 30.5
1996 239 n/a 0.0 30.5
1997 262 n/a 0.0 35.1
1998 297 n/a 0.0 33
1999 323 26.0 12.4 45.2
2000 311 n/a 0.0 42.2
2001 256 28.7 8.9 34
2002 225 30.3 7.4 29.8
2003 225 30.3 7.4 29.8
2004 238 24.1 9.9 25.6
2005 248 24.1 10.3 27.5
2006 243 28.0 8.7 30.9
2007 228 31.6 7.2 21.9
2008 259 17.6 14.7 27
2009 266 18.1 14.7 28.9
2010 292 19.5 14.9 26.4
2011 319 20.5 15.5 30.4
2012 369 23.5 15.7 32.5
2013 403 32.0 12.5 31.3
2014 445 27.2 16.3 31.5
2015 460 29.0 15.8 32
2016 477 32.0 14.9 33.1
2017 499 35.5 14.0 32.9
2018 503 33.8 14.8 33.6
2019 554 38.9 14.2 29.2
2020 598 30.5 19.6 31.9
2021 539 42.0 12.8 n/a
2022 547 36.0 15.1 34.9
2023 548 40.0 13.7 42.3

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 Charles Barrett Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 249 17.9 13.9 n/a
1990 277 19.5 14.2 n/a
1991 282 19.1 14.7 n/a
1992 289 19.5 14.8 n/a
1993 336 25.7 13.1 n/a
1994 242 13.5 n/a 33.9
1995 239 n/a 0.0 30.5
1996 239 n/a 0.0 30.5
1997 262 n/a 0.0 35.1
1998 297 n/a 0.0 33
1999 323 26.0 12.4 45.2
2000 311 n/a 0.0 42.2
2001 256 28.7 8.9 34
2002 225 30.3 7.4 29.8
2003 225 30.3 7.4 29.8
2004 238 24.1 9.9 25.6
2005 248 24.1 10.3 27.5
2006 243 28.0 8.7 30.9
2007 228 31.6 7.2 21.9
2008 259 17.6 14.7 27
2009 266 18.1 14.7 28.9
2010 292 19.5 14.9 26.4
2011 319 20.5 15.5 30.4
2012 369 23.5 15.7 32.5
2013 403 32.0 12.5 31.3
2014 445 27.2 16.3 31.5
2015 460 29.0 15.8 32
2016 477 32.0 14.9 33.1
2017 499 35.5 14.0 32.9
2018 503 33.8 14.8 33.6
2019 554 38.9 14.2 29.2
2020 598 30.5 19.6 31.9
2021 539 42.0 12.8 n/a
2022 547 36.0 15.1 34.9
2023 548 40.0 13.7 42.3

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 Charles Barrett Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,022 (100.0%) $12,022
2020 $01 (0.0%) $11,937 (100.0%) $11,938
2021 $00 (0.0%) $14,259 (100.0%) $14,259

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Barrett Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 495th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 719th of 1114 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles Barrett Elementary)8770.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7158.1
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Charles Barrett Elementary)8564.6
 20.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles Barrett Elementary)6952.5
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7148.6
 22.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Charles Barrett Elementary)7369.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6659.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles Barrett Elementary)8252.6
 29.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7252.5
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Charles Barrett Elementary)8957.8
 31.3%
   5th Grade Science (Alexandria City Public Schools)6959
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Charles Barrett Elementary)8058
 22%
   5th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6959.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charles Barrett Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)6844
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students554548
 1.1%
African American6437
 42.2%
American Indian01
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic157255
 62.4%
Pacific Islander02
White287225
 21.6%
Two or More Races3319
 42.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%42.3%
 13.1%


Schools Near Charles Barrett Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Barrett Elementary

Students at Charles Barrett Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 41% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Charles Barrett Elementary ranks 799th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Charles Barrett Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Alexandria City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Charles Barrett Elementary.


Rate Charles Barrett Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Charles Barrett Elementary!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 660 milliseconds.