BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 213 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1593 W. Capitol Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Jackson Public School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth and the development of core competencies necessary for student success in later grade levels.
As a part of the Jackson Public Schools system, Barr Elementary emphasizes the district’s broader commitment to equitable learning opportunities and community engagement. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can develop socially and intellectually. Families and community members interested in specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or academic calendars are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://barr.jpsms.org.
For more information, contact BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 960-5336 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39203
(601) 960-5336
http://http:/barr.jpsms.org
BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 213 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 213
- Teachers:
- 15.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 213 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- White
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.