Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Burnham School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Burnham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Burnham School's student population of 59 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
![This chart displays total students of The Burnham School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of The Burnham School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-IxZHde.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
The Burnham School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Burnham School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 942 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of The Burnham School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of The Burnham School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-Q5PelA.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Burnham 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Burnham 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.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-ODFhRN.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Burnham 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Burnham 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.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-7LlP51.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Burnham School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Burnham School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-PMEY9z.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in The Burnham School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in The Burnham School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-bg0ER2g.png)
Hispanic
5%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Burnham School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Burnham School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-birulv3.png)
Black
n/a
13%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Burnham School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Burnham School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-btxugAL.png)
White
92%
49%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Burnham School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Burnham School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-RDus2t.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-oNu8Zp.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Burnham School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Burnham School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-7rZLMS.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-3AFibT.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of The Burnham School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of The Burnham School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-uvu6Eo.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-NVZEHK.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/16000/16038/the-burnham-school-chart-wlZQ6t.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burnham School's ranking?
The Burnham School is ranked #43 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are The Burnham School often compared to?
The Burnham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booth Free School, Hill And Plain School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend The Burnham School?
59 students attend The Burnham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of The Burnham School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Burnham School?
The Burnham School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Burnham School offer ?
The Burnham School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Burnham School part of?
The Burnham School is part of Regional School District 12.
School Reviews
5 2/20/2020
Excellent experience for my daughter. Amazing academics in a friendly, supportive environment. I highly recommend this school!!
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