Kate Waller Barrett Elementary

774 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School, located in Stafford, Virginia, is a dedicated educational institution committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth within its community. As part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors while learning the values of citizenship and respect.

Beyond the classroom, Kate Waller Barrett Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, utilizing modern instructional strategies to engage diverse learners and meet individual student needs. By providing a safe, welcoming atmosphere and various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a strong foundation for success in every child who walks through its doors.

774

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	282
Black	207
Asian	32
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
282 (36.4 %)
Black
207 (26.7 %)
White
182 (23.5 %)
Two or More
66 (8.5 %)
Asian
32 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)658-6464
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	739
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 127

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 140