Barlow Mountain Elementary School

115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877

www.ridgefield.org

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

371

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	32
Black	4
Asian	33
Two or More	26

White
276 (74.4 %)
Asian
33 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
32 (8.6 %)
Two or More
26 (7.0 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Ridgefield School District
Phone:	(203)894-5800
Website:	http://www.ridgefield.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 48

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58