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Torringford School vs. Barkhamsted Elementary School

Should you attend Torringford School or Barkhamsted Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Torringford School
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Barkhamsted Elementary School
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Torringford School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barkhamsted Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-6
Total Students
623 students
194 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Torringford School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Torringford School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barkhamsted Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Torringford School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barkhamsted Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Torringford School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Torrington School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barkhamsted Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Barkhamsted School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#573 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#245 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Torringford School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barkhamsted Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CT)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Torringford School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Torrington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Torringford School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Torrington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-79%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barkhamsted Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Torringford School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Barkhamsted Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
153
29
Grade 1 Students
138
25
Grade 2 Students
181
31
Grade 3 Students
151
30
Grade 4 Students
-
27
Grade 5 Students
-
23
Grade 6 Students
-
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Torringford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Torringford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Torringford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
48%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Torringford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Torringford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Torrington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barkhamsted Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Barkhamsted School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Torringford School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Torrington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barkhamsted Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Torringford School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Torrington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barkhamsted Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Torringford School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Torrington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barkhamsted Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Barkhamsted School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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