Barlow Mountain Elementary School

115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 371 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in CT
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (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:

School Overview

Barlow Mountain Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barlow Mountain Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#57 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barlow Mountain Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barlow Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barlow Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barlow Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Barlow Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
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White
74%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Barlow Mountain Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Barlow Mountain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barlow Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barlow Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #57 out of 942 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
371 students attend Barlow Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Barlow Mountain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
First Day for K– Grade 9 Students
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10–12 Students
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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