- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Barlow Mountain Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 090381001467 · Ridgefield, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 12.6:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield High School (1,411 students)
Barlow Mountain Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Barlow Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgefield Hig
Ridgefield High School
1,411 students
- Scotts Ridge M 548
Scotts Ridge Middle School
548 students
- East Ridge Mid 489
East Ridge Middle School
489 students
- This school 377
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
377 students
- Branchville El 340
Branchville Elementary School
340 students
- Ridgebury Elem 322
Ridgebury Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Barlow Mountain Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barlow Mountain Elementary School compares
Barlow Mountain Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $26,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.