Charles Barrett Elementary

1115 Martha Custis Dr
Alexandria, VA 22302

www.acps.k12.va.us/barrett/

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charles Barrett Elementary School, located in the Parkfairfax neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, serves as a vibrant hub for the local community. As part of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that blends rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for future success while instilling a sense of civic responsibility and community engagement.

The school is particularly recognized for its historical charm and its strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood. It offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to cater to a diverse student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher association, Charles Barrett Elementary creates a collaborative atmosphere where families feel integrated into the educational journey, making it a cornerstone of the Alexandria community.

548

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Barrett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	255
Black	37
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
255 (46.5 %)
White
225 (41.1 %)
Black
37 (6.8 %)
Two or More
19 (3.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Alexandria City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)824-6960
Website:	http://www.acps.k12.va.us/barrett/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 66