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Barrett Elementary School

895 Barrett Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barrett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Barrett Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Building a happy community of learners.

School Rankings

Barrett Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrett Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4742 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
25-29%
34%
40-44%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bengals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrett Elementary School's ranking?
Barrett Elementary School is ranked #4742 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Barrett Elementary School often compared to?
Barrett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin (Julia) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barrett Elementary School?
400 students attend Barrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Barrett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrett Elementary School?
Barrett Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barrett Elementary School offer ?
Barrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barrett Elementary School part of?
Barrett Elementary School is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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