Barkhamsted Elementary School
Tel:
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Barkhamsted Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Barkhamsted Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Barkhamsted Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 222 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barkhamsted Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barkhamsted Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #467 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 94% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barkhamsted School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barkhamsted Elementary School is Northwestern Regional High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Northwestern Regional Middle School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Hartford Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Hartford New Hartford Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 84 students
2.7 miles
40 Wickett St.
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 379-8546 2.7 PK-2 84 - Winsted Northwestern Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 704 students
2.9 miles
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525 2.9 9-12 704 - Winsted Northwestern Regional Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 296 students
2.9 miles
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243 2.9 7-8 296 - Winsted Pearson Middle School Grades: 3-6 | 299 students
4.1 miles
2 Wetmore Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588 4.1 3-6 299 - Winsted Batcheller Early Education Center Grades: PK-2 | 229 students
4.2 miles
201 Pratt St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423 4.2 PK-2 229
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