Charles Barnum Magnet School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Groton, CT Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT SchoolScore™ A (80)
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Charles Barnum Magnet School
Groton, CT 06340
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
339
Students
28.8
Teachers
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
(860)449-5640
Phone
http://www.grotonschools.org/charlesbar…
Website

Charles Barnum Magnet School is a public school administered by the Groton School District district in Groton, CONNECTICUT, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 339 students enrolled; a 11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Connecticut Elementary School Average
Enrollment
339.0
State avg: 385.0
▼ 12% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.79:1
State avg: 12.4:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
51.3%
State avg: 45.1%
▲ 14% worse
School Details
School Name
Charles Barnum Magnet School
NCESSCH ID
090177000313
State School ID
CT-0590011-0591811
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
68 Briar Hill Rd.
City
Groton
State
Connecticut
ZIP Code
06340
County
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Metro Area
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0902
State Leg. Upper
09018
State Leg. Lower
09040
Latitude
41.38468
Longitude
-72.06763
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
339
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.8
Teachers FTE
📐
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 174 51.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Groton School District
LEAID
0901770
State LEA ID
CT-0590011
Phone
(860)572-2100
Website
http://www.grotonschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mystic
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$115,325K
Federal Revenue
$10,180K
State Revenue
$42,415K
Local Revenue
$62,730K
Total Expenditure
$109,542K
Instruction Exp.
$51,706K
Support Services
$45,954K
Other Current Exp.
$3,232K
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Geographic

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1
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2 mi
2
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2.4 mi
3
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2.5 mi
4
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Groton · Elementary
2.6 mi
5
Quaker Hill Elementary School
Quaker Hill · Elementary
2.6 mi
6
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
New London · Elementary
2.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charles Barnum Magnet School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Charles Barnum Magnet School?
339 students are enrolled at Charles Barnum Magnet School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Charles Barnum Magnet School have?
Charles Barnum Magnet School has 28.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Charles Barnum Magnet School serve?
Charles Barnum Magnet School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Charles Barnum Magnet School a charter school?
Charles Barnum Magnet School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Charles Barnum Magnet School located in?
Charles Barnum Magnet School is located in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metropolitan area.
What school district does Charles Barnum Magnet School belong to?
Charles Barnum Magnet School is part of the Groton School District school district.
How much does Groton School District spend per student?
The Groton School District district spends approximately $323,132,743 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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