Torringford School vs. Barkhamsted Elementary School
Should you attend Torringford School or Barkhamsted Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Torringford School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-6
Total Students
612 students
184 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#326 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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60-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
139
24
Grade 1 Students
174
31
Grade 2 Students
145
30
Grade 3 Students
154
26
Grade 4 Students
-
22
Grade 5 Students
-
28
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
5%
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% Hispanic
36%
5%
% Black
8%
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% White
49%
91%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
