Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Summary:

Kate Waller Barrett Elementary is a public elementary school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 774 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kate Waller Barrett Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools like Margaret Brent Elementary and Winding Creek Elementary. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.61%, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students per teacher.

While Kate Waller Barrett Elementary's higher diversity and spending per student are notable, its academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, and its performance for specific student subgroups, such as Asian and multi-racial students, is in the bottom 20% of Virginia elementary schools. Despite these challenges, the school's commitment to supporting its diverse student population and continued improvement efforts are crucial for enhancing student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 150 Duffey Dr.
       Stafford, VA  22556


(540) 658-6464

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
588th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,574 Help


Students who attend Kate Waller Barrett Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    H.H. Poole Middle
High:    North Stafford High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  787

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.7%
African American:
27.7%
White:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76% Help


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Compare Details Kate Waller Barrett Elementary ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.8. (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 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.7%), African American (27.7%), White (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary is 14.4, which is the 4th best among 17 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary is $8,574, which is the 8th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kate Waller Barrett Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kate Waller Barrett Elementary 588th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kate Waller Barrett Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.87 839th 1062 21.0%
2006 39.58 769th 1071 28.2%
2007 26.83 935th 1083 13.7%
2008 21.37 985th 1081 8.9%
2009 24.90 965th 1082 10.8%
2010 58.20 485th 1113 56.4%
2011 55.11 536th 1117 52.0%
2012 61.57 415th 1117 62.8%
2013 68.59 328th 1120 70.7%
2014 73.07 249th 1110 77.6%
2015 63.67 406th 1100 63.1%
2016 53.86 559th 1096 49.0%
2017 65.75 368th 1099 66.5%
2018 53.04 583rd 1097 46.9%
2019 61.15 477th 1105 56.8%
2021 44.41 664th 1103 39.8%
2022 58.63 496th 1109 55.3%
2023 56.51 530th 1114 52.4%
2024 51.80 588th 1114 47.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.35 221st 245 9.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.57 99th 300 67.0%
2024 63.00 107th 306 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.04 428th 1036 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.96 461st 1100 58.1%
2024 53.95 553rd 1098 49.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.76 595th 1093 45.6%
2024 47.74 630th 1101 42.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.09 173rd 230 24.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.26 155th 579 73.2%
2024 54.62 284th 588 51.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.72 197th 564 65.1%
2024 69.47 167th 580 71.2%
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Rank History for White students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.79 427th 984 56.6%
2024 50.99 544th 979 44.4%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Open Quote Wonderful school. The admin and teachers are dedicated and professional and they have a very high standard for the students. All grades have an enrichment program called Barrett Academey that encourages thinking ourltaide the box, leadership, teamwork, encouragement and so much more. Due to many moves (military), this is our family's 5th elementary school and by far the best. I wish all my children could have spent their elementary years at Barrett. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 418 220 25 34 6 n/a n/a 11 714
2003 418 220 25 34 6 n/a n/a 11 714
2004 409 245 24 48 3 n/a n/a 26 755
2005 402 247 27 53 3 n/a n/a 41 773
2006 353 254 25 84 2 n/a n/a 55 773
2007 305 257 11 110 0 n/a n/a 57 740
2008 290 234 11 113 1 n/a n/a 63 712
2009 291 226 15 129 5 n/a n/a 61 727
2010 303 253 12 129 4 n/a n/a 64 765
2011 303 212 9 174 1 3 58 0 760
2012 290 222 14 164 1 3 66 0 760
2013 257 226 21 176 5 5 78 0 768
2014 283 229 21 198 3 5 75 0 814
2015 270 240 22 199 3 7 78 0 819
2016 271 202 25 190 4 5 93 0 790
2017 274 212 24 217 6 6 87 0 826
2018 263 206 21 238 6 5 77 0 816
2019 257 222 28 217 3 4 92 0 823
2020 245 221 34 264 3 5 88 0 860
2021 195 208 27 260 2 3 76 0 771
2022 187 219 40 256 1 4 70 0 777
2023 182 207 32 282 2 3 66 0 774
2024 176 218 31 297 2 3 60 0 787

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 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 714 46.0 15.5 25.5
2003 714 46.0 15.5 25.5
2004 755 47.0 16.1 28.9
2005 773 46.0 16.8 30.3
2006 773 56.0 13.8 36.4
2007 740 52.9 14.0 35.6
2008 712 36.0 19.8 40.5
2009 727 37.1 19.6 43.2
2010 765 39.5 19.3 45.6
2011 760 40.5 18.7 43.8
2012 760 45.5 16.7 43.6
2013 768 44.8 17.1 48.6
2014 814 44.0 18.5 49.6
2015 819 41.0 19.9 54.3
2016 790 41.0 19.2 51.5
2017 826 41.0 20.1 47.2
2018 816 40.0 20.4 46.3
2019 823 44.0 18.7 52.1
2020 860 49.0 17.5 55.5
2021 771 41.5 18.5 n/a
2022 777 43.0 18.0 61.4
2023 774 52.5 14.7 76.6
2024 787 54.5 14.4 76

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 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 714 46.0 15.5 25.5
2003 714 46.0 15.5 25.5
2004 755 47.0 16.1 28.9
2005 773 46.0 16.8 30.3
2006 773 56.0 13.8 36.4
2007 740 52.9 14.0 35.6
2008 712 36.0 19.8 40.5
2009 727 37.1 19.6 43.2
2010 765 39.5 19.3 45.6
2011 760 40.5 18.7 43.8
2012 760 45.5 16.7 43.6
2013 768 44.8 17.1 48.6
2014 814 44.0 18.5 49.6
2015 819 41.0 19.9 54.3
2016 790 41.0 19.2 51.5
2017 826 41.0 20.1 47.2
2018 816 40.0 20.4 46.3
2019 823 44.0 18.7 52.1
2020 860 49.0 17.5 55.5
2021 771 41.5 18.5 n/a
2022 777 43.0 18.0 61.4
2023 774 52.5 14.7 76.6
2024 787 54.5 14.4 76

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 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $557 (7.2%) $7,166 (92.8%) $7,723
2020 $546 (7.4%) $6,818 (92.6%) $7,364
2021 $603 (7.0%) $7,971 (93.0%) $8,574

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 477th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 530th of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kate Waller Barrett Elementary)8548.3
 36.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8167.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Kate Waller Barrett Elementary)7256.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7061.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kate Waller Barrett Elementary)8072.3
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Kate Waller Barrett Elementary)7477.1
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)7672.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kate Waller Barrett Elementary)9275.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Kate Waller Barrett Elementary)8771.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Stafford County Public Schools)7761.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Kate Waller Barrett Elementary)8677.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8172.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students823774
 6%
African American222207
 6.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2832
 14.3%
Hispanic217282
 30%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White257182
 29.2%
Two or More Races9266
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%76.6%
 24.5%


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Kate Waller Barrett Elementary ranks 588th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 28% African American, 22% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Kate Waller Barrett Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : H.H. Poole Middle
High : North Stafford High

In the 2023-24 school year, 787 students attended Kate Waller Barrett Elementary.


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