Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnum School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Barnum School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnum School is 0.47, 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Barnum School?
587 students attend Barnum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Barnum School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnum School?
Barnum School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnum School offer ?
Barnum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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