Barkhamsted Elementary School in Barkhamsted, Connecticut on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Barkhamsted Elementary School is a rural public school in Barkhamsted, Connecticut that is part of Barkhamsted School District. It serves 203 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

203 Students

19 Teachers

65 Ripley Hill Rd

Barkhamsted, CT 06063 View local requests

http://www.barkhamstedschool.org

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Barkhamsted Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Luther

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Barkhamsted Elementary School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Barkhamsted Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 11, 2026

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