The Burnham School

72 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Burnham School, located in Bridgewater, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a member of Region 12—a district known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community—the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education. By leveraging its rural setting, the school focuses on creating a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners.

The school is characterized by its dedication to small class sizes and a curriculum that integrates traditional core subjects with modern learning initiatives. With a strong commitment to community involvement, The Burnham School prioritizes partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Bridgewater community to foster a holistic educational experience. Its mission is centered on empowering students to become curious, responsible, and engaged citizens within a nurturing and collaborative school culture.

Total Students

6.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Burnham School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
66 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (4.2 %)
Two or More
2 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Regional School District 12
Phone:	(860)354-5559
Website:	http://bs.region-12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13