At a glance
Reported students
362
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
120.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
362
Barber Elementary School: 362 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
120.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Barber Elementary School
Barber Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Highland Park. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Highland Park Public School Academy System. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 120.7:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (95.6%) and multiracial (1.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Barber Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 120.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black95.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Barber Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Elementary School Elementary · Charter · George Washington Carver Academy | PK–04 | 217 | 0.7 mi |
| University Preparatory Art Design Elementary Elementary · Charter · University Preparatory Art & Design | KG–05 | 389 | 1 mi |
| New Paradigm GlazerLoving Academy Elementary · Charter · New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy | KG–08 | 211 | 1.3 mi |
| Davison ElementaryMiddle School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 765 | 1.4 mi |
| Dickinson West Elementary School Elementary · Hamtramck School District of the City of | KG–06 | 422 | 1.4 mi |
| Durfee ElementaryMiddle School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District | PK–08 | 632 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barber Elementary School
What grades does Barber Elementary School serve?
Barber Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Highland Park Public School Academy System.
How many students attend Barber Elementary School?
Barber Elementary School reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 241 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barber Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 120.7:1, based on 362 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barber Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barber Elementary School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Barber Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barber Elementary School in?
Barber Elementary School is part of Highland Park Public School Academy System, based in Highland Park, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barber Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Washington Carver Elementary School (0.7 mi), University Preparatory Art Design Elementary (1 mi), New Paradigm GlazerLoving Academy (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.