Charles Barnum Magnet School

www.grotonschools.org/charlesbarnum

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charles Barnum School, located in Groton, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Groton Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources to cater to diverse student needs.

Beyond academics, Charles Barnum School places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and safe. The school actively promotes parent and community involvement through various events and partnerships, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports the "whole child." By providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities and dedicated support services, the school aims to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a safe and inclusive educational setting.

347

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Barnum Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	88
Black	28
Asian	9
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
181 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
88 (25.4 %)
Two or More
38 (11.0 %)
Black
28 (8.1 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Groton School District
Phone:	(860)449-5640
Website:	http://www.grotonschools.org/charlesbarnum
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 45