Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barlow Mountain Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
377 students attend Barlow Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Barlow Mountain Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barlow Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barlow Mountain Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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