Barbee Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 · Milwaukee School District
#1033 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#49351 of 50,301 nationally
About Barbee Elementary
Barbee Elementary is a public elementary located in Milwaukee, in the Milwaukee School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–7. In 2025 it enrolled 289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 10.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1033rd of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (29th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 289.
There are 164 schools in Milwaukee; Barbee Elementary ranks 109th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
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 Barbee Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Barbee Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
King International
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students · 912 m away
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
608 students · 1.1 km away
Clemens Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 1.4 km away
Franklin Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
311 students · 1.5 km away
Pratt Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Andrew S Douglas Middle
Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
106 students · 1.8 km away
Keefe Avenue Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students · 2.0 km away
Central City Cyberschool
Milwaukee · Charter other · Grades PK–12
343 students · 2.2 km away
Auer Avenue Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
151 students · 2.4 km away
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Milwaukee · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,294 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
Forrest Street Elementary School
Black River Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
289 students
Grant Elementary
Kenosha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Park Falls Elementary
Park Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Bonduel Elementary
Bonduel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
288 students
Cuba City Elementary
Cuba City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
Longfellow Elementary
Eau Claire · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barbee Elementary a good school?
Barbee Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 10.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1033 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. 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 Barbee Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Barbee Elementary ranks #1033 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #49351 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barbee Elementary?
Barbee Elementary had 289 students in 2025.
Is Barbee Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Barbee Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–7. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Barbee Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barbee Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.