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#465 of 990 schools in CT
Top 47% in state
Barkhamsted Elementary School
Elementary School · Barkhamsted School District · Barkhamsted, CT
An elementary school in Barkhamsted, CT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
65 Ripley Hill Rd., Barkhamsted, CT 06063
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barkhamsted Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barkhamsted Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,432
Median home value
$355,500
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hartford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Pearson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–6 | 4.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Mary P. Hinsdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–2 | 4.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barkhamsted School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barkhamsted Elementary School is listed in Barkhamsted School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barkhamsted Elementary School
Barkhamsted Elementary School is a public elementary school in Barkhamsted, CT, part of Barkhamsted School District, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barkhamsted Elementary School
What grades does Barkhamsted Elementary School serve?
Barkhamsted Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Barkhamsted Elementary School?
Barkhamsted Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkhamsted Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkhamsted Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barkhamsted Elementary School rank in CT?
Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks #465 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Barkhamsted Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barkhamsted Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barkhamsted Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barkhamsted Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barkhamsted Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barkhamsted Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barkhamsted Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barkhamsted Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barkhamsted Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 6
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (860) 379-2729
- Area population (ZIP 06063)
- 3,248
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06063; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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