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Barkhamsted Elementary School

Q: Is Barkhamsted Elementary School a good school?

Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks 225 th of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

225^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 493 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Barkhamsted Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Barkhamsted, CT, part of the Barkhamsted School District. With 194 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 10:1, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized assessments, ranking in the top half of Connecticut elementary schools.

Barkhamsted Elementary has demonstrated strong and consistent academic performance, with 60.7% of 5th and 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.5%. In Math, 78.6% of 6th graders were proficient, well above the state's 41.4%. The school has maintained a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance. Interestingly, Tootin' Hills School in Simsbury consistently outperforms Barkhamsted Elementary, ranking in the top 10% of Connecticut elementary schools, while nearby schools like Torringford School and Pearson School struggle with lower academic proficiency and higher rates of chronic absenteeism.

One notable factor is that Barkhamsted Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 19-22% in recent years, significantly lower than nearby schools. This suggests the school serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Barkhamsted Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the regional educational landscape, effectively supporting student learning and development.

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 — 60th percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (58% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Above the Connecticut median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg56%

Connecticut avg51%

225^th of 493

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

95^th of 156Barkhamsted 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
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

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Schools Near Barkhamsted Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)					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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th 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%)	58.9	225^th of 493 public elementary schools	54.4%		65	193^rd of 497 public elementary schools	61.2%	32			52.9	60.7	60.7						$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	2-6	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%)	39.7	279^th of 493 public elementary schools	43.4%		49.3	252^nd of 497 public elementary schools	49.3%	27	63.4	33.0	34.8	49.3	57.5	28.3	43.9	50.7	45.2		$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)		52.4				60.6					$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	198^th of 493 public elementary schools	59.8%		62.5	202^nd of 497 public elementary schools	59.4%	4	61.9	73.4	64.2	60.3	60.0	71.9	49.1	55.6	40.0		$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)										66.7	$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%)	90	33^rd of 493 public elementary schools	93.3%		89.6	36^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.8%	3	78.8	85.7	79.6	88.5	81.1	79.6	72.2		75.5		$23,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Barkhamsted Elementary School

Is Barkhamsted Elementary School a good school?

Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks 225^th of 493 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Barkhamsted Elementary School in?

Barkhamsted School District

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 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

How many students attend Barkhamsted Elementary School?

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

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