Barr Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 191 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 103rd out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1593 W Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jackson Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,160
- Graduation Rate: 54.6%
- Dropout Rate: 6.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.3
- Enrolled Students: 30,609
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 191
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 13.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 86 (45.0%)
- Females: 105 (55.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 7 (3.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 179 (93.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 186 (97.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 190 | 99.5% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.5% |
| White | - | - |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 21 | 11.0% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 14.1% |
| 1st Grade | 35 | 18.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 30 | 15.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 21 | 11.0% |
| 4th Grade | 32 | 16.8% |
| 5th Grade | 25 | 13.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 56%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $40,582
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,954 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,791 | 75% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Overall Rating: 5
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