Barrett El Sch

220 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Barrett Elementary School, located at 221 E 12th Ave in Homestead, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Steel Valley School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. As a cornerstone of the Homestead neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in supporting the growth of local children by fostering a structured classroom experience designed to prepare them for middle and high school success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Barrett Elementary is characterized by its commitment to the diverse student body of the Steel Valley area. The school integrates various resources and extracurricular opportunities to encourage student engagement and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on both individualized instruction and social-emotional learning, Barrett Elementary seeks to create a supportive atmosphere where students from varying backgrounds can develop the essential skills necessary to navigate their educational journey and become contributing members of the community.

220

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrett El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	10
Black	173
Asian	2
Two or More	12

Black
173 (78.6 %)
White
23 (10.5 %)
Two or More
12 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Steel Valley SD
Phone:	(412)464-3600
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 51