Henry Barnard School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Attendance Zone: Henry Barnard School serves the northwest part of Enfield, CT, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry Barnard School's student population of 311 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Rankings
The diversity score of Henry Barnard School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Henry Barnard School?
311 students attend Henry Barnard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Henry Barnard School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Barnard School?
Henry Barnard School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry Barnard School offer ?
Henry Barnard School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Barnard School part of?
Henry Barnard School is part of Enfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry Barnard School located?
Henry Barnard School is located in the Sherwood Manor neighborhood of Enfield, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Sherwood Manor.
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