At a glance
Reported students
339
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Charles Barnum Magnet School: 339 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Charles Barnum Magnet School
Charles Barnum Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Groton. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Groton School District. NCES reports 339 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.4%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Charles Barnum Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black7.1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Groton School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
375 reported students
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
Thames River Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Mystic River Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Groton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
884 reported students
Robert E. Fitch High School
High · Grades 09–12
942 reported students
Public schools near Charles Barnum Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School Elementary · New London School District | PK–05 | 449 | 2 mi |
| Regional Multicultural Magnet School Elementary · Learn | 01–06 | 469 | 2.4 mi |
| Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School Elementary · Groton School District | KG–05 | 375 | 2.6 mi |
| Quaker Hill Elementary School Elementary · Waterford School District | PK–05 | 331 | 2.6 mi |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet Elementary · New London School District | PK–05 | 406 | 2.7 mi |
| Thames River Magnet School Elementary · Groton School District | PK–05 | 501 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles Barnum Magnet School
What grades does Charles Barnum Magnet School serve?
Charles Barnum Magnet School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Groton School District.
How many students attend Charles Barnum Magnet School?
Charles Barnum Magnet School reported 339 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 331 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles Barnum Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 339 students and 28.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles Barnum Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles Barnum Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Charles Barnum Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles Barnum Magnet School in?
Charles Barnum Magnet School is part of Groton School District, based in Mystic, CT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles Barnum Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School (2 mi), Regional Multicultural Magnet School (2.4 mi), Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.