At a glance
Reported students
378
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413
Barretts Elem.: 378 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 333
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Barretts Elem.
Barretts Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Manchester. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Parkway C-2. NCES reports 378 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 White (82.5%) and multiracial (6.6%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barretts Elem.
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.22
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.5%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black4%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.6%
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
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.
Other schools in Parkway C-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
River Bend Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
380 reported students
Highcroft Ridge Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
369 reported students
Shenandoah Valley Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Hanna Woods Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
360 reported students
Bellerive Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Carman Trails Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Public schools near Barretts Elem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carman Trails Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 355 | 1.3 mi |
| Hanna Woods Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 360 | 2 mi |
| Valley Park Elem. Elementary · Valley Park | PK–05 | 343 | 2 mi |
| Pierremont Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 474 | 2.5 mi |
| George R. Robinson Elem. Elementary · Kirkwood R-VII | KG–05 | 463 | 2.5 mi |
| Wren Hollow Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 409 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barretts Elem.
What grades does Barretts Elem. serve?
Barretts Elem. reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Parkway C-2.
How many students attend Barretts Elem.?
Barretts Elem. reported 378 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 333 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barretts Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 378 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barretts Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barretts Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parkway C-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barretts Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barretts Elem. in?
Barretts Elem. is part of Parkway C-2, based in Chesterfield, MO, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barretts Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carman Trails Elem. (1.3 mi), Hanna Woods Elem. (2 mi), Valley Park Elem. (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.