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Barkhamsted Elementary School

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Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks 283 rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

283^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Barkhamsted Elementary School is a small, rural PK-6 school in Barkhamsted, CT, serving about 205 students. With only a handful of grade-level cohorts, class sizes are small — roughly 25 to 30 students per grade — and about 23.9% of students qualified for free or reduced lunch in 2024-25, placing the school in a moderate socioeconomic position compared with nearby schools. The school sits within the single-school Barkhamsted School District, which is rated 1 star (24th percentile statewide), though the school's own ranking is notably stronger at 2 stars (42nd percentile in 2025-26).

Attendance is a genuine bright spot. Barkhamsted's chronic absenteeism rate was just 4.5% in 2025-26, far below the 16.4% state average and even below its own district rate of 6.7%. Among nearby schools, only tiny Colebrook Consolidated School posts a lower rate, while Cherry Brook Primary School reports a much higher 25.7%. Historically a strong performer — ranking in the 83rd percentile as recently as 2018-19 — Barkhamsted has slipped steadily over the past three years: from the 78th percentile in 2022-23 to 61st, then 54th, then 42nd in 2025-26.

The most concerning trend is in math. In 2023-24, every reported grade level outperformed the state by roughly 20 points, but in 2025-26, 4th grade math proficiency dropped to 37.5% (vs. 52.1% statewide) and 5th grade to just 21.2% (vs. 45.8%) — the latter comparing poorly with nearby Ann Antolini School, which posted 58.9% in 5th grade math. Small class sizes likely explain some of these swings; one difficult cohort can shift results dramatically. Still, with a three-year downward trend, school leaders should examine curriculum continuity and how different cohorts are supported. The school's 6th grade ELA results (73.3% proficiency) and strong attendance provide a solid foundation to build on.

205

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,536

Per pupil spending ?

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063

(860) 379-2729

District: Barkhamsted School District

Students who attend Barkhamsted Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Northwestern Regional Middle School
High:	Northwestern Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 42nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the Connecticut average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg44%

Connecticut avg50%

283^rd of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

116^th of 153Barkhamsted School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	41.0	283 of 492	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.9	225 of 493	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	193 of 497	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.7	110 of 491	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.2	136 of 490	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.2	173 of 538	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.8	89 of 522	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	55.1	254 of 532	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.9	164 of 519	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.2	192 of 518	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.7	222 of 551	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.2	121 of 557	78.3%	★★★★☆
2012	78.7	99 of 564	82.4%	★★★★☆
2011	79.1	108 of 565	80.9%	★★★★☆
2010	78.0	128 of 579	77.9%	★★★★☆
2009	73.4	184 of 566	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.0	145 of 565	74.3%	★★★★☆
2007	71.2	218 of 568	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.2	198 of 570	65.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	46.4	185 of 327	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.6	87 of 295	70.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)43rd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts62%+11 vs state

Mathematics29%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)						SBAC Mathematics (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Barkhamsted Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	65 Ripley Hill Rd.	Barkhamsted	06063	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Barkhamsted School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-2729	205	18	11.2	23.9%	185 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	41	283^rd of 492 public elementary schools	42.5%		58.9	225^th of 493 public elementary schools	54.4%	58	497.0		2447.0	2462.0	51.5	73.3			2433.0	37.5	21.2	2597.0			$22,536
New Hartford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	40 Wickett St.	New Hartford	06057	Northwest Hills Planning Region	New Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-0713	84	8	10.7	15.5%	71 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.5%)								(n/a)															$27,225
Pearson School	Public	3-6	2 Wetmore Ave.	Winsted	06098	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Winchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-7588	318	27	12.0	62.6%	243 (76.4%)	9 (2.8%)	46 (14.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)	36.2	307^th of 492 public elementary schools	37.6%		39.7	279^th of 493 public elementary schools	43.4%	28	69.2		34.6	33.3	46.2	46.3			37.2	26.5	61.5	40.0			$23,625
Mary P. Hinsdale School	Public	PK, KG-2	15 Hinsdale Ave.	Winsted	06098	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Winchester School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 379-5423	263	24	11.1	57.4%	194 (73.8%)	9 (3.4%)	44 (16.7%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)								(n/a)															$26,511
Cherry Brook Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4 Barbourtown Rd.	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 693-7721	426	36	11.8	15.7%	366 (85.9%)	9 (2.1%)	33 (7.7%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)			58.2						70.0						$21,369
Bakerville Consolidated School	Public	K-2	51 Cedar Ln.	New Hartford	06057	Northwest Hills Planning Region	New Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 482-0288	104	8	13.3	12.5%	100 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)															$23,024
Ann Antolini School	Public	3-6	30 Antolini Road	New Hartford	06057	Northwest Hills Planning Region	New Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 489-4169	241	20	12.1	19.5%	213 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	65.8	197^th of 492 public elementary schools	60.0%		65.8	198^th of 493 public elementary schools	59.8%	1	513.0		69.2	61.5	64.3	54.0			65.4	2508.0	58.9	46.0			$23,303
Hartland School	Public	PK, KG-8	30 South Rd.	East Hartland	06027	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Hartland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 653-7207	121	16	7.3	17.4%	106 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)								(n/a)		818.0						85.7						71.4	$34,633
Colebrook Consolidated School	Public	K-6	452 Smith Hill Road	Colebrook	06021	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Colebrook School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 379-2179	61	10	6.1	31.1%	55 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.2%)								(n/a)															$36,108
Tootin' Hills School	Public	K-6	25 Nimrod Rd.	West Simsbury	06092	Capitol Planning Region	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-7629	368	28	12.9	14.4%	266 (72.3%)	19 (5.2%)	49 (13.3%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.7%)	89.4	39^th of 492 public elementary schools	92.1%		90	33^rd of 493 public elementary schools	93.3%	6	71.4		80.4	74.5	83.9	2612.0			88.2	78.4	2601.0	84.0			$23,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Barkhamsted Elementary School

How many students attend Barkhamsted Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 205 students attended Barkhamsted Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Barkhamsted Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Barkhamsted Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwestern Regional Middle School
High : Northwestern Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of Barkhamsted Elementary School?

Students at Barkhamsted Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Barkhamsted Elementary School in?

Barkhamsted School District

Is Barkhamsted Elementary School a good school?

Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks 283^rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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