At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
229
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
50%+0.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
WCA Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in BARRETT, Minnesota. The school enrolls 229 students. It is part of the WEST CENTRAL AREA district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
229 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictWEST CENTRAL AREA
County27051
CityBARRETT
ZIP56311
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270010404375
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment229
White89.5%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
89.5%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
0.9%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.