Charles Barrett Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22302 · Alexandria City Public Schools
#354 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#5467 of 50,301 nationally
About Charles Barrett Elementary
Charles Barrett Elementary is a public elementary located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 547 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 354th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 547.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Charles Barrett Elementary ranks 16th of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Charles Barrett Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Charles Barrett Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gunston Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students · 924 m away
Oakridge Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students · 1.1 km away
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 1.1 km away
George Mason Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 1.5 km away
Abingdon Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students · 1.7 km away
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 1.7 km away
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students · 2.1 km away
Alexandria City High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,655 students · 2.2 km away
Hoffman-Boston Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students · 2.2 km away
Randolph Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 2.5 km away
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547 students
Sutherland Elementary
Sutherland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Trevilians Elementary
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Courtland Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charles Barrett Elementary a good school?
Charles Barrett Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #354 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Charles Barrett Elementary rank in Virginia?
Charles Barrett Elementary ranks #354 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #5467 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Charles Barrett Elementary?
Charles Barrett Elementary had 547 students in 2025.
Is Charles Barrett Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Charles Barrett Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Charles Barrett Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Charles Barrett Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.