BARRINGTON EL

(512)414-2008

www.austinisd.org/schools/barrington

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barrington Elementary School is located in the North Lamar area of Austin, Texas, serving a diverse student population within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing foundational academic support and social-emotional learning to students in grades Pre-K through 5th. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and supporting English Language Learners.

The school environment at Barrington is characterized by a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. Because it serves a broad demographic, the school utilizes various resources and community partnerships to provide supplemental academic support and enrichment opportunities. Barrington is recognized for fostering a welcoming culture where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure that students are not only meeting academic benchmarks but are also developing the personal skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

405

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARRINGTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	357
Black	34
Asian	7
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
357 (88.1%)
Black
34 (8.4%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
White
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2008
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/barrington
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 70

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55