Enrollment
377
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield, CT
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barlow Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090381001467
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barlow Mountain Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barlow Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090381001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barlow Mountain Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Barlow Mountain Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.1% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Connecticut average.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ridgefield's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgebury Elementary School (322 students): Barlow Mountain Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 14.6:1).
Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students) and Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students) alongside Barlow Mountain Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barlow Mountain Elementary School compares
Barlow Mountain Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 86% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Barlow Mountain Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes Barlow Mountain Elementary School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.0%
State 14.5%
Federal 2.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barlow Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Branchville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgebury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barlow Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Ridgefield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barlow Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barlow Mountain Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
5.1% of students at Barlow Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barlow Mountain Elementary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barlow Mountain Elementary School?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barlow Mountain Elementary School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Barlow Mountain Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
Is Barlow Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Barlow Mountain Elementary School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield High School (1,411 students), Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students), and East Ridge Middle School (489 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.
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