BARLOW MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Barlow Mountain Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ridgefield School District school district, located in Ridgefield, CT with about 329 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Barlow Mountain Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Barlow Mountain Elementary School, located at 115 Barlow Mountain Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational system. As part of the Ridgefield Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school benefits from the resources and rigorous standards associated with the Ridgefield school district, which is consistently recognized for its high academic achievement and commitment to student success. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community, Barlow Mountain strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future challenges. For more detailed information regarding their programs, faculty, or district policies, you can visit their official website at [http://www.ridgefield.org](http://www.ridgefield.org).

For more information, contact Barlow Mountain Elementary School at (203) 894-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
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BARLOW MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ridgefield, CT with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
27.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 329 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BARLOW MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.5%
Asian
10.0%
Hispanic/Latino
6.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
1.5%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.