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#1695 of 2,221 schools in MO

Barrington Elem.

Elementary School · HAZELWOOD

15600 OLD HALLS FERRY RD, Florissant, MO 63034

Enrollment

513

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,695 of 2,221

In Florissant

#11 of 29

public schools

In district

#10 of 31

HAZELWOOD

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Barrington Elem.

5.0/10

Elementary School in Florissant · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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2.1/10

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About Barrington Elem.

Barrington Elem. is a public elementary school in Florissant, MO, part of HAZELWOOD. Barrington Elem. serves approximately 513 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Barrington Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Barrington Elem. show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 4.9
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Barrington Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,977
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Barrington Elem. — Students at Barrington Elem. score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 34.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 43.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.0% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
22.6%
ELA
25.2%
2025
Math
24.8%
ELA
22.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.

How Barrington Elem. Compares

See how Barrington Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
24th percentile in MO
Academic
2.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
58%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.2%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

15600 OLD HALLS FERRY RD, Florissant, MO 63034

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Barrington Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is COLD WATER ELEM. (rated 7.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WALKER ELEM. (rated 6.5/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Florissant, see our Florissant schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
NORTH MIDDLE Florissant 0.5 mi 2.1
CENTRAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Florissant 1.0 mi 4.6
HAZELWOOD CENTRAL HIGH Florissant 1.1 mi 4.4
BROWN ELEM. Florissant 1.3 mi 4.3
WEDGWOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER Florissant 1.7 mi 5.8
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Florissant 1.6 mi 7.5
CROSS KEYS MIDDLE Florissant 1.9 mi 2.5
COLD WATER ELEM. Florissant 1.7 mi 7.1
OAK BRIDGE Florissant 1.7 mi
OLTC INSTITUTE Florissant 1.8 mi 5.2
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY Florissant 2.5 mi 3.6
PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARY Florissant 2.8 mi 4.9
MCCLUER NORTH HIGH Florissant 3.2 mi 5.8
WALKER ELEM. Florissant 2.6 mi 6.5
COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARY Florissant 3.3 mi 4.9
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE Florissant 3.4 mi 6.2
JAMESTOWN ELEM. Florissant 2.9 mi 4.4
NORTHWEST MIDDLE Florissant 2.9 mi 1.6
JURY ELEM. Florissant 3.5 mi 4.2
CENTRAL MIDDLE Florissant 3.2 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63034 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,491

Median Home Value

$234,200

Median Rent

$1,728/mo

Population

19,557

College Educated

39.9%

Homeownership

91.6%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Median Age

40

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School Rating
DERBY RIDGE ELEM. Columbia, MO 5.0
GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO 5.0
MALDEN LOWER ELEM. Malden, MO 5.0
Maple Elementary Smithville, MO 5.0
NORFLEET ELEM. Kansas City, MO 5.0
O'NEAL ELEM. Poplar Bluff, MO 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barrington Elem.

What grades does Barrington Elem. serve?

Barrington Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Barrington Elem.?

Barrington Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Elem. is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barrington Elem. rank in MO?

Barrington Elem. ranks #1,695 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Barrington Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Barrington Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Barrington Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrington Elem. has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Barrington Elem. a charter school?

No, Barrington Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barrington Elem. a Title I school?

No, Barrington Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrington Elem.?

58.1% of students at Barrington Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Free/Reduced Lunch
58.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%

District

HAZELWOOD
District Enrollment
16,262
Schools in District
32
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,977
District Rank
#10 of 31

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