Barnard School serves 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
26%
12%
White
28%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Barnard School?
264 students attend Barnard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Barnard School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnard School?
Barnard School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnard School offer ?
Barnard School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barnard School part of?
Barnard School is part of Waterbury School District.
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