Barkhamsted Elementary School

65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063

www.barkhamstedschool.org

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Barkhamsted Elementary School, located in the scenic town of Barkhamsted, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational institution for the community's pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students. As a small, community-focused school, it emphasizes a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work closely with families to provide a personalized learning experience, ensuring that every student receives the attention and support necessary to succeed in their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Barkhamsted Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility. The school’s programming often highlights enrichment activities, physical education, and the arts, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. By leveraging its location and small-town atmosphere, the school creates a safe and collaborative environment where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and respectful members of their community.

205

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barkhamsted Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	10
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
185 (90.2%)
Hispanic
10 (4.9%)
Two or More
8 (3.9%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barkhamsted School District
Phone:	(860)379-2729
Website:	http://www.barkhamstedschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 25