- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enfield, CT
Henry Barnard School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Barnard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090147000248
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Barnard School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Barnard School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Barnard School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, CT.
School address
District: Enfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090147000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Henry Barnard School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 090147000248 · Enfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 8.4:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Enfield High School (1,426 students)
Henry Barnard School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Henry Barnard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enfield High S
Enfield High School
1,426 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle School
1,002 students
- Prudence Crand 351
Prudence Crandall School
351 students
- Eli Whitney Sc 346
Eli Whitney School
346 students
- This school 311
Henry Barnard School
311 students
- Hazardville Me 298
Hazardville Memorial School
298 students
What this shows Henry Barnard School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Barnard School compares
Henry Barnard 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Henry Barnard School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Enfield School District reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Barnard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prudence Crandall School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eli Whitney School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazardville Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Barnard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Enfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prudence Crandall School
Standard public school
351 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
346 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Hazardville Memorial School
Standard public school
298 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Edgar H. Parkman School
Standard public school
266 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Enfield Street School
Standard public school
226 students 9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Barnard School
How many students attend Henry Barnard School?
Henry Barnard School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Barnard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Barnard School is 8.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Barnard School?
37.5% of students at Henry Barnard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Barnard School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Barnard School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Enfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Barnard School?
Henry Barnard School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry Barnard School rank among elementary schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Barnard School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Enfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Enfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Enfield School District?
Besides Henry Barnard School, Enfield School District also operates Enfield High School (1,426 students), John F. Kennedy Middle School (1,002 students), and Prudence Crandall School (351 students). See the Enfield School District district page for the complete list.