Henry Barnard School

27 Shaker Rd.
Enfield, CT 06082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Henry Barnard School serves 369 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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Henry Barnard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Henry Barnard School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1906

School Rankings

The diversity score of Henry Barnard School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
(10-11)
90-94%
83%
(10-11)
80-84%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Black
7%
12%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
369 students attend Henry Barnard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Henry Barnard School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 11:1, which is lower than 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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Date
First Day of School
August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
Crandall First Day of School Assembly
August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 13, 2026 (Monday)
*Tentative* Last Day of School
June 11, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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