Excellent
#171 of 990 schools in CT
Top 17% in state
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Elementary School · Windham School District · North Windham, CT
A Windham School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
141 Tuckie Road, North Windham, CT 06256
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,386
Median home value
$181,500
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Natchaug SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| North Windham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| W. B. Sweeney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 213 | 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.
Windham School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $28,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is listed in Windham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is a public elementary school in North Windham, CT, part of Windham School District, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
What grades does Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy serve?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy rank in CT?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy ranks #171 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy?
48.6% of students at Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (860) 465-2610
- Area population (ZIP 06256)
- 1,796
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 06256; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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