Top Rankings
Barkhamsted School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in Barkhamsted School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Barkhamsted School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,010 Schools
# Students
194 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barkhamsted School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
90%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,371 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,990
$26,157
Spending / Student
$25,371
$25,225
Best Barkhamsted School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkhamsted Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barkhamsted School District?
Barkhamsted School District manages 1 public schools serving 194 students.
What is the rank of Barkhamsted School District?
Barkhamsted School District is ranked #51 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barkhamsted School District?
90% of Barkhamsted School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barkhamsted School District?
Barkhamsted School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Barkhamsted School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,371 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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