Charles Barnum Magnet School

Summary:

Charles Barnum Magnet School is an elementary school in Groton, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Groton School District. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with an increasing percentage of students of color, and serves a diverse population with a relatively high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Charles Barnum Magnet School has shown mixed performance compared to the district and state. While the school has performed well on the NGSS/Science assessment for 5th grade, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been below the district and state averages in recent years. However, the school has demonstrated strong performance for certain student subgroups, particularly Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. In comparison, nearby magnet schools like Northeast Academy Magnet School have generally outperformed Charles Barnum Magnet School in academic proficiency.

Despite these challenges, Charles Barnum Magnet School serves a more economically diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, which could be an important factor in its overall performance and the performance of specific student subgroups. The school may benefit from analyzing the factors contributing to the performance gaps between different student subgroups and implementing targeted interventions to support the academic growth of all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 68 Briar Hill Rd.
       Groton, CT  06340


(860) 449-5640

District: Groton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,517 Help


Students who attend Charles Barnum Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Groton Middle School
High:    Robert E. Fitch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
Hispanic:
25.0%
Two or more races:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charles Barnum Magnet School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Groton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Charles Barnum Magnet School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Groton School District. Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Hispanic (25%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles Barnum Magnet School is 11.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Groton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Charles Barnum Magnet School employs 28.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Barnum Magnet School is $19,517. 3 elementary schools in the Groton School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles Barnum Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Barnum Magnet School 255th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Charles Barnum Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Groton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Groton School District 102nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charles Barnum Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Charles Barnum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.57 355th 570 37.7%
2007 57.60 322nd 568 43.3%
2008 64.20 270th 565 52.2%
2009 65.87 266th 566 53.0%
2010 72.47 192nd 579 66.8%
2011 71.85 198th 565 65.0%
2012 69.05 232nd 564 58.9%
2013 70.93 201st 557 63.9%
2015 75.18 165th 551 70.1%
2016 78.05 126th 518 75.7%
2017 46.68 280th 519 46.1%
2018 50.04 275th 532 48.3%
2019 53.01 253rd 522 51.5%
2021 59.79 232nd 538 56.9%
2022 58.79 213th 490 56.5%
2023 44.61 263rd 491 46.4%
2024 48.88 255th 497 48.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Charles Barnum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.53 69th 371 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Barnum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.94 28th 302 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Charles Barnum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.63 151st 259 41.7%
2019 50.98 144th 242 40.5%
2021 69.00 153rd 455 66.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Charles Barnum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.36 2nd 3 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Charles Barnum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.84 138th 262 47.3%
2021 41.96 249th 445 44.0%
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Rank History for White students at Charles Barnum Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.87 248th 296 16.2%
2019 31.45 229th 295 22.4%
2021 34.09 233rd 327 28.7%
2022 31.92 201st 252 20.2%
2024 44.34 172nd 250 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Charles Barnum Magnet School Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 12, 2017

Open Quote BEWARE!!! The Principal lies and tries to ignore any parent complaints. He is beyond ignorant in the area of Special Needs Children, and enables a climate of bullying. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Open Quote The front office staff are extremely unprofessional! I was absolutely appalled at the way they treated a kind young black mother in the office today. The principal should to teach them the value of compassion, respect and empathy. It should not matter the color of a persons skin, we are all human beings and should be treated as such. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charles Barnum Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 362 27 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 418 23 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 410 26 29 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 470
1991 446 24 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 390 24 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 356 20 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 344 35 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 316 70 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 316 70 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1997 347 57 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 347 53 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 338 45 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 354 52 15 20 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 327 47 19 19 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 319 37 12 24 5 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 319 37 12 24 5 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 319 35 14 28 11 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 271 37 13 33 9 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 254 44 16 36 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2007 229 53 10 34 4 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 247 68 14 32 6 n/a n/a 0 367
2009 307 68 20 32 7 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 280 49 15 31 5 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 270 44 20 32 3 0 15 0 384
2012 268 41 21 40 2 0 20 0 392
2013 267 33 11 58 1 4 27 0 401
2014 265 31 17 37 0 3 32 0 385
2015 243 22 18 47 1 3 24 0 358
2016 257 24 11 59 0 2 30 0 383
2017 244 26 17 56 1 2 29 0 375
2018 223 30 17 57 1 4 34 0 366
2019 210 28 12 80 2 1 35 0 368
2020 217 30 8 72 5 2 34 0 368
2021 207 21 6 78 4 2 33 0 351
2022 194 22 10 78 1 1 25 0 331
2023 181 28 9 88 2 1 38 0 347
2024 170 28 11 83 0 1 39 0 332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charles Barnum Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 23.0 17.6 n/a
1989 472 23.0 20.5 n/a
1990 470 25.0 18.8 n/a
1991 497 24.0 20.7 n/a
1992 439 26.9 16.3 5.2
1993 395 26.1 15.1 0.5
1994 406 26.7 15.2 20.9
1995 416 26.3 15.8 35.3
1996 416 26.3 15.8 35.3
1997 432 28.9 14.9 16.7
1998 434 29.5 14.7 15.4
1999 401 28.9 13.9 28.2
2000 442 27.1 16.3 21.7
2001 413 27.6 15.0 n/a
2002 397 28.0 14.2 31.5
2003 397 28.0 14.2 31.5
2004 407 27.8 14.6 37.6
2005 363 24.6 14.8 n/a
2006 352 23.7 14.9 32.7
2007 330 23.6 14.0 33.9
2008 367 24.6 14.9 28.3
2009 434 32.0 15.2 31.8
2010 380 27.2 13.9 37.6
2011 384 28.7 13.3 34.4
2012 392 29.2 13.4 31.6
2013 401 31.0 12.9 42.4
2014 385 30.6 12.5 44.7
2015 358 28.0 12.7 43.6
2016 383 30.0 12.7 40.7
2017 375 28.1 13.3 38.1
2018 366 32.6 11.2 44
2019 368 34.0 10.8 51.6
2020 368 29.0 12.6 50.8
2021 351 27.8 12.6 48.7
2022 331 27.0 12.2 45.6
2023 347 28.0 12.3 44.7
2024 332 28.8 11.5 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charles Barnum Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 23.0 17.6 n/a
1989 472 23.0 20.5 n/a
1990 470 25.0 18.8 n/a
1991 497 24.0 20.7 n/a
1992 439 26.9 16.3 5.2
1993 395 26.1 15.1 0.5
1994 406 26.7 15.2 20.9
1995 416 26.3 15.8 35.3
1996 416 26.3 15.8 35.3
1997 432 28.9 14.9 16.7
1998 434 29.5 14.7 15.4
1999 401 28.9 13.9 28.2
2000 442 27.1 16.3 21.7
2001 413 27.6 15.0 n/a
2002 397 28.0 14.2 31.5
2003 397 28.0 14.2 31.5
2004 407 27.8 14.6 37.6
2005 363 24.6 14.8 n/a
2006 352 23.7 14.9 32.7
2007 330 23.6 14.0 33.9
2008 367 24.6 14.9 28.3
2009 434 32.0 15.2 31.8
2010 380 27.2 13.9 37.6
2011 384 28.7 13.3 34.4
2012 392 29.2 13.4 31.6
2013 401 31.0 12.9 42.4
2014 385 30.6 12.5 44.7
2015 358 28.0 12.7 43.6
2016 383 30.0 12.7 40.7
2017 375 28.1 13.3 38.1
2018 366 32.6 11.2 44
2019 368 34.0 10.8 51.6
2020 368 29.0 12.6 50.8
2021 351 27.8 12.6 48.7
2022 331 27.0 12.2 45.6
2023 347 28.0 12.3 44.7
2024 332 28.8 11.5 48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charles Barnum Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,566
2019 $15,605
2020 $15,549
2021 $16,856
2022 $18,681
2023 $19,517

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Barnum Magnet School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 253rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 263rd of 491 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charles Barnum Magnet School)58.549.2
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Groton School District)58.350.2
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles Barnum Magnet School)50.942.6
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Groton School District)5450
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Barnum Magnet School)59.444.6
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Groton School District)63.352.5
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles Barnum Magnet School)5039.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Groton School District)54.852
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Barnum Magnet School)62.163.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Groton School District)66.155.1
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles Barnum Magnet School)58.646.3
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Groton School District)50.844.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368347
 5.7%
African American2828
American Indian22
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic8088
 10%
Pacific Islander11
White210181
 13.8%
Two or More Races3538
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%44.7%
 7%


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Students who attend Charles Barnum Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Groton Middle School
High : Robert E. Fitch High School

Students at Charles Barnum Magnet School are 51% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 3% Asian.

Charles Barnum Magnet School ranks 255th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Charles Barnum Magnet School.


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