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Enrollment
640
Elementary
DISTRICT 663 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTA FE ISD·NCES 483927013640
William F Barnett Elementary School
11818 HWY 1764, SANTA FE, TX 77510 · (409) 925-9700 · Galveston County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL640 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 85% of Texas public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
359 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 18 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 89 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 103 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 118 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 113 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 124 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (75) is 40% smaller than its 5th grade class (124).
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
William F Barnett Elementary School→Santa Fe Junior High School
Based on grade levels within SANTA FE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
55.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +37.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
61.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +20.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 61 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 37 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 20 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 21.0% | 34.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Mathematics | 26.0% | 35.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55.0% | 61.0% |
| 2024-25 | 60.0% | 63.0% |
| 2023-24 | 54.0% | 68.0% |
| 2022-23 | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| 2021-22 | 57.0% | 73.0% |
| 2020-21 | 18.0% | 41.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
58.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 58% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 50% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like William F Barnett Elementary School
William F Barnett Elementary School's state test result (58.4% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| William F Barnett Elementary School this school | 640 | 56.1% | 58.4% |
| Springtown Elementary School SPRINGTOWN | 680 | 55.1% | 46.3% |
| Sabine Elementary School KILGORE | 618 | 55.2% | 42.0% |
| Gatesville Elementary School GATESVILLE | 606 | 56.4% | 56.0% |
| Roy J Wollam Elementary School SANTA FE | 618 | 54.9% | 55.6% |
| West Columbia Elementary School WEST COLUMBIA | 674 | 57.3% | 42.8% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where William F Barnett Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Galveston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 58.4% | #854 of 4,401 | #18 of 45 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 61.0% | #904 of 4,466 ▼ 177 | #16 of 45 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #1,983 of 4,466 ▼ 533 | #25 of 45 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +8.0pp | #1,755 of 3,998 | #21 of 41 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 640 | #1,326 of 4,938 | #17 of 49 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #2,677 of 4,622 | #25 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.4% | #2,373 of 4,628 | #42 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.1% | #3,312 of 4,789 | #28 of 49 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
640
-40 (-6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 18.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 640 | 42 | 15.2:1 | 56% (359) |
| 2023-24 | 675 | 37.6 | 18.0:1 | 56% (375) |
| 2022-23 | 646 | 37.8 | 17.1:1 | 59% (380) |
| 2020-21 | 680 | 37 | 18.4:1 | 54% (370) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for William F Barnett Elementary School.
About William F Barnett Elementary School
William F Barnett Elementary School operates as a mid-sized elementary school in SANTA FE, Texas. It teaches 640 students in pre-K through 5. By comparison, elementary schools in Texas enroll about 519 students on average.
SANTA FE ISD includes 7 schools. Together they enroll 4,310 students.
Of every 100 students at William F Barnett Elementary School, about 64 are White. Other reported shares: 30% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Among Galveston County residents, the White share is about 60%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 50%.
A staff of 42 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 15.2:1. The 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is close to this figure. By family income, 56% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Galveston County is similar, at 57%.
On the allk12 Grade, William F Barnett Elementary School lands at A, ahead of 85% of Texas public elementary schools.
William F Barnett Elementary School sits between the top and bottom 10% of Texas schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate across its state test results of 58.4% and a predicted 49.7%.
In Galveston County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $86,105, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 95 public schools and about 62,767 students.
Roy J Wollam Elementary School, about 1.7 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of William F Barnett Elementary School, there are at least 8 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, William F Barnett Elementary School ranks 1st of 6 on average proficiency.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Mid-size, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
The school's enrollment fell 6% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 18.4:1; by 2024-25 it was 15.2:1.
The discussion board for William F Barnett Elementary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Galveston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
358,990
Census ACS
Median income
$86,105
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
95
62,767 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SANTA FE ISD
- Santa Fe High SchoolHigh · 1,314 students
- Santa Fe Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak Elementary SchoolElementary · 730 students
- Roy J Wollam Elementary SchoolElementary · 618 students
- Coastal Alternative ProgramHigh · 4 students
- Galveston Co J J Alternative Education ProgramHigh · 1 students
Other schools in SANTA FE
- Santa Fe High SchoolHigh · 1,314 students
- Santa Fe Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak Elementary SchoolElementary · 730 students
- Roy J Wollam Elementary SchoolElementary · 618 students
- Coastal Alternative Program (cap)High · 7 students
- Coastal Alternative ProgramHigh · 4 students
Nearby schools
- Roy J Wollam Elementary School1.7 mi · 618
- Dan J Kubacak Elementary School1.8 mi · 730
- Coastal Alternative Program1.9 mi · 4
- Coastal Alternative Program (cap)1.9 mi · 4
- Coastal Alternative Program (cap)1.9 mi · 7
- Santa Fe Junior High School1.9 mi · 1,003
Frequently asked questions
About William F Barnett Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at William F Barnett Elementary School?
William F Barnett Elementary School enrolls approximately 640 students in grades PK-05.
Is William F Barnett Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
William F Barnett Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at William F Barnett Elementary School?
Approximately 15.2:1 students per teacher at William F Barnett Elementary School.
How diverse is William F Barnett Elementary School?
William F Barnett Elementary School reports a student body of 64% White, 30% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is William F Barnett Elementary School in?
William F Barnett Elementary School is part of SANTA FE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.