Henry Barnard School serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Attendance Zone: Henry Barnard School serves a central area in New Rochelle, NY, encompassing approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically find that it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry Barnard School's student population of 435 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Henry Barnard School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
65%
31%
Black
13%
15%
White
11%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Henry Barnard School often compared to?
Henry Barnard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Henry Barnard School?
435 students attend Henry Barnard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Henry Barnard School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Barnard School?
Henry Barnard School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry Barnard School offer ?
Henry Barnard School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Barnard School part of?
Henry Barnard School is part of New Rochelle City School District.
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