Barfield Elementary

350 Veterans Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

bar.rcschools.net

969 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barfield Elementary School, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is part of the Rutherford County School district. Serving students in the growing community of southeast Murfreesboro, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It prides itself on being a hub for the local neighborhood, encouraging active participation from both parents and the community to enhance the overall educational experience.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success while focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Barfield Elementary promotes a well-rounded education by providing various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop social skills, and embrace a sense of school pride. With its focus on high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to help every student reach their full potential.

969

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	155
Black	182
Asian	43
Two or More	80
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
506 (52.2%)
Black
182 (18.8%)
Hispanic
155 (16.0%)
Two or More
80 (8.3%)
Asian
43 (4.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3810
Website:	http://bar.rcschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 162

Grade 5 176