At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
232
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
35%-12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.2:1
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 232 students. It is part of the WEST CENTRAL AREA district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
232 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 Enrollment232
White94.4%
Hispanic / Latino2.6%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
94.4%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.