Barrett Ranch Elementary

www.drycreekschools.us

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barrett Ranch Elementary, located in Antelope, California, is a key institution within the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus is known for fostering a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the academic and social-emotional development of every child.

Academically, Barrett Ranch is committed to high standards of instruction and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum while integrating modern educational practices to encourage critical thinking and creativity. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a positive school climate through various extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives, ensuring that students feel engaged and valued throughout their elementary years.

489

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrett Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	87
Black	38
Asian	116
Two or More	58
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
182 (37.2 %)
Asian
116 (23.7 %)
Hispanic
87 (17.8 %)
Two or More
58 (11.9 %)
Black
38 (7.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dry Creek Joint Elementary
Phone:	(916)770-8839
Website:	http://www.drycreekschools.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 83