Henry Barnard School

www.enfieldschools.org

311 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Henry Barnard School is a public elementary school located in Enfield, Connecticut, serving students within the Enfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school strives to prepare young learners for future academic success while promoting a sense of community and responsibility among its student body.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Enfield educational system, which prioritizes parent-teacher collaboration and community engagement. Henry Barnard integrates modern educational practices with a student-centered approach to instruction, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources through the official district website at http://www.enfieldschools.org.

311

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Barnard School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	80
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
175 (56.3%)
Hispanic
80 (25.7%)
Two or More
27 (8.7%)
Black
21 (6.8%)
Asian
7 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Enfield School District
Phone:	(860)253-6540
Website:	http://www.enfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 77

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 120