Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Barlow Mountain Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barlow Mountain Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
75%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barlow Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School is ranked #53 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Barlow Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Barlow Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurlbutt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
350 students attend Barlow Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Barlow Mountain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barlow Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barlow Mountain Elementary School part of?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal for Students
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Kindergarten through Grade 9 Students
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10 through 12 Students
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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