Excellent
#35 of 990 schools in CT
Top 3% in state
Henry Barnard School
Elementary School · Enfield School District · Enfield, CT
An Enfield School District elementary school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
27 Shaker Rd., Enfield, CT 06082
- Math 92% proficient (2010)
- Reading 82% proficient (2010)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry Barnard School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Henry Barnard 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,036/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Enfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,141
Median home value
$239,800
Median rent
$1,481/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06082; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardville Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–2 | 1.5 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Willie Ross School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| St Bernard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Wolf Swamp RoadEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 448 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Enfield School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $23,774NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry Barnard School is listed in Enfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry Barnard School
Henry Barnard School is a public elementary school in Enfield, CT, part of Enfield School District, serving approximately 369 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry Barnard School
What grades does Henry Barnard School serve?
Henry Barnard School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Henry Barnard School?
Henry Barnard School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Barnard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Barnard School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry Barnard School rank in CT?
Henry Barnard School ranks #35 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Henry Barnard School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry Barnard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Henry Barnard School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Barnard School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Henry Barnard School a charter school?
No, Henry Barnard School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry Barnard School a Title I school?
No, Henry Barnard School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry Barnard School?
50.7% of students at Henry Barnard 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (860) 253-6540
- Area population (ZIP 06082)
- 41,100
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 06082; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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