0.29 mi
Distance
Charles Barnum Elementary School
68 Briar Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Public School | Phone Number: 860-449-5640
PK
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5
Grades
360
Students
28
Teachers
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Listings
Additional School Information
- Pupil Teacher Ratio 13.00
- Expenditures Per Student $15,939
Students per Grade
| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 73 |
| Grade 1 | 62 |
| Grade 2 | 45 |
| Grade 3 | 54 |
| Grade 4 | 64 |
| Grade 5 | 53 |
Charles Barnum Elementary School Description
Charles Barnum Elementary School is a public school located in Groton, Connecticut. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The school was founded in 1891 and named after Charles Barnum, a prominent local businessman who donated the land for the school's construction.
The mission of Charles Barnum Elementary School is to provide a safe learning environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. The curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities, communication skills, creativity, collaboration, and global awareness. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through hands-on activities such as science experiments, art projects, field trips, and community service opportunities.
In addition to its rigorous academic program, Charles Barnum Elementary School also offers extracurricular activities including sports teams (soccer and basketball), music lessons (piano or guitar), drama club performances throughout the year, chess club meetings twice per month during lunchtime recesses; robotics clubs; student council meetings; outdoor education programs; foreign language classes; technology courses; library visits with special guest speakers; physical education classes three times per week; health & wellness initiatives such as yoga classes once per week before school starts each day; weekly assemblies featuring guest speakers from various fields of expertise related to our core values: respect for self & others/community building/global citizenship/environmental stewardship/academic excellence/personal growth & development.
At Charles Barnum Elementary School we strive to create an inclusive learning environment where all students can reach their full potential while having fun!
