Barnard Environmental Magnet School

www.nhps.net

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Barnard Environmental Magnet School, located on Derby Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut, is a specialized K-8 institution within the New Haven Public Schools district. As an environmental magnet school, its core mission is to integrate ecological awareness and sustainability into a rigorous academic curriculum. The school provides students with unique hands-on learning experiences, often utilizing its proximity to local natural resources and outdoor spaces to foster a deep connection between classroom instruction and the scientific study of the environment.

Beyond its focus on science and nature, Barnard is committed to cultivating a well-rounded educational environment that emphasizes critical thinking, civic responsibility, and community engagement. By participating in diverse thematic projects and inquiry-based learning, students are encouraged to become proactive stewards of the earth. The school serves as an educational hub that prepares young learners for future academic success while instilling a lasting appreciation for environmental conservation and global citizenship.

496

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	156
Black	181
Asian	79
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

Black
181 (36.5%)
Hispanic
156 (31.5%)
Asian
79 (15.9%)
White
50 (10.1%)
Two or More
27 (5.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-3500
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	49
Grade 8	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	50.6%
Male	245	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)