Barrett Elementary School

Summary:

Barrett Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Homestead, PA, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the Steel Valley School District, which is ranked 449 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barrett Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grades. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.5% of Barrett students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 25.8% in the district and 40.4% statewide. Barrett Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, and a high percentage of African American students, who rank in the bottom 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup.

The nearby Park Elementary School, which is also part of the Steel Valley School District, significantly outperforms Barrett Elementary in academic metrics, ranking in the top 30-40% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Other nearby schools, such as Pittsburgh Linden K-5 and Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5, also have higher academic proficiency rates than Barrett Elementary, despite serving similar student populations. The low academic performance of Barrett Elementary, despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, suggests that factors beyond just resources may be contributing to the school's struggles, and more targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by this school community.


Detail:

Public K-4

 221 E 12th Ave
       Homestead, PA  15120-1634


(412) 464-3600

District: Steel Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1361st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,992 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.2%
White:
8.7%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Barrett Elementary School ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.2%), White (8.7%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barrett Elementary School is 8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barrett Elementary School is $19,992.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barrett Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barrett Elementary School 1361st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Barrett Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Steel Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Steel Valley School District 449th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barrett Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Barrett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.50 1091st 1302 16.2%
2004 11.45 1151st 1308 12.0%
2005 45.02 886th 1299 31.8%
2006 12.93 1398th 1545 9.5%
2007 35.51 1200th 1555 22.8%
2008 15.69 1383rd 1551 10.8%
2009 11.72 1415th 1549 8.7%
2010 4.46 1530th 1579 3.1%
2011 12.47 1461st 1597 8.5%
2012 6.95 1497th 1599 6.4%
2013 4.21 1425th 1519 6.2%
2014 6.10 1346th 1467 8.2%
2016 6.53 1428th 1554 8.1%
2017 10.21 1356th 1547 12.3%
2018 14.10 1299th 1530 15.1%
2019 17.67 1274th 1544 17.5%
2021 14.60 1197th 1433 16.5%
2022 19.50 1214th 1534 20.9%
2023 20.49 1219th 1534 20.5%
2024 9.94 1361st 1526 10.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barrett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.53 1102nd 1414 22.1%
2024 13.35 1282nd 1432 10.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Barrett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.60 1299th 1488 12.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Barrett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.63 843rd 1043 19.2%
2024 17.34 953rd 1084 12.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Barrett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.13 1391st 1495 7.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Barrett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.76 103rd 437 76.4%
2024 32.17 299th 437 31.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Barrett Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Barrett Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 150 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 189 149 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1990 180 175 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 213 188 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 197 182 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 236 182 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 207 204 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 211 218 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 211 218 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 187 186 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 188 230 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1999 174 236 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2000 151 254 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 140 280 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 111 269 27 1 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 111 269 27 1 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 95 205 17 1 2 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 87 196 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 74 212 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 74 194 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 65 181 7 0 0 n/a n/a 27 280
2009 62 206 5 2 0 n/a n/a 25 300
2010 74 210 3 1 0 n/a n/a 28 316
2011 78 223 2 2 0 0 21 0 326
2012 68 202 3 3 0 0 21 0 297
2013 56 193 4 4 0 0 27 0 284
2014 53 198 4 1 0 0 34 0 290
2015 34 187 5 4 0 0 32 0 262
2016 33 179 2 4 0 0 23 0 241
2017 26 190 2 5 0 0 21 0 244
2018 24 175 3 1 0 0 22 0 225
2019 24 151 5 3 0 0 17 0 200
2020 23 155 4 8 0 0 21 0 211
2021 19 157 2 9 0 0 18 0 205
2022 21 164 2 8 0 0 22 0 217
2023 23 173 2 10 0 0 12 0 220
2024 18 159 4 13 0 0 12 0 206

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 Barrett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 21.4 17.6 n/a
1989 340 20.5 16.5 n/a
1990 361 21.4 16.8 0
1991 407 22.5 18.0 n/a
1992 384 24.5 15.6 n/a
1993 422 20.0 21.1 n/a
1994 418 18.0 23.2 n/a
1995 441 20.0 22.1 n/a
1996 441 20.0 22.1 n/a
1997 390 21.0 18.6 n/a
1998 432 21.0 20.6 n/a
1999 423 21.0 20.1 n/a
2000 418 22.0 19.0 85.2
2001 435 24.0 18.1 86.2
2002 409 25.3 16.2 88
2003 409 25.3 16.2 88
2004 320 25.6 12.5 99.1
2005 299 21.7 13.8 99
2006 295 25.6 11.5 96.9
2007 275 25.5 10.8 90.2
2008 280 25.3 11.1 97.2
2009 300 25.7 11.7 94.2
2010 316 26.4 11.9 96.2
2011 326 25.4 12.8 86.8
2012 297 21.4 13.8 81.5
2013 284 22.4 12.6 81
2014 290 22.4 12.9 89.7
2015 262 23.0 11.3 93.1
2016 241 23.0 10.4 97.1
2017 244 24.1 10.1 98.8
2018 225 22.8 9.8 99.6
2019 200 22.8 8.7 100
2020 211 23.4 8.9 98.6
2021 205 21.4 9.5 98.5
2022 217 21.4 10.1 98.6
2023 220 23.7 9.2 100
2024 206 25.7 8.0 100

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 Barrett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 21.4 17.6 n/a
1989 340 20.5 16.5 n/a
1990 361 21.4 16.8 0
1991 407 22.5 18.0 n/a
1992 384 24.5 15.6 n/a
1993 422 20.0 21.1 n/a
1994 418 18.0 23.2 n/a
1995 441 20.0 22.1 n/a
1996 441 20.0 22.1 n/a
1997 390 21.0 18.6 n/a
1998 432 21.0 20.6 n/a
1999 423 21.0 20.1 n/a
2000 418 22.0 19.0 85.2
2001 435 24.0 18.1 86.2
2002 409 25.3 16.2 88
2003 409 25.3 16.2 88
2004 320 25.6 12.5 99.1
2005 299 21.7 13.8 99
2006 295 25.6 11.5 96.9
2007 275 25.5 10.8 90.2
2008 280 25.3 11.1 97.2
2009 300 25.7 11.7 94.2
2010 316 26.4 11.9 96.2
2011 326 25.4 12.8 86.8
2012 297 21.4 13.8 81.5
2013 284 22.4 12.6 81
2014 290 22.4 12.9 89.7
2015 262 23.0 11.3 93.1
2016 241 23.0 10.4 97.1
2017 244 24.1 10.1 98.8
2018 225 22.8 9.8 99.6
2019 200 22.8 8.7 100
2020 211 23.4 8.9 98.6
2021 205 21.4 9.5 98.5
2022 217 21.4 10.1 98.6
2023 220 23.7 9.2 100
2024 206 25.7 8.0 100

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 Barrett Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,937 (10.4%) $33,786 (89.6%) $37,723
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $2,452 (12.5%) $17,104 (87.5%) $19,556
2022 $1,905 (9.5%) $18,087 (90.5%) $19,992

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barrett Elementary School

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 1274th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1219th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Barrett Elementary School)33.338.9
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barrett Elementary School)62.150
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Barrett Elementary School)14.319.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Barrett Elementary School)57.647.9
 9.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barrett Elementary School)26.521.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Barrett Elementary School)2328
 5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Barrett Elementary School)57.647.9
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barrett Elementary School)42.934.1
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students200220
 10%
African American151173
 14.6%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic310
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2423
 4.2%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Barrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Barrett Elementary School are 77% African American, 9% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 206 students attended Barrett Elementary School.


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

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