Eli Whitney School vs Henry Barnard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eli Whitney School
Enfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
346 students
Henry Barnard School
Enfield · Public elementary · Grades K–2
311 students
| Measure | Eli Whitney School Enfield, Connecticut | Henry Barnard School Enfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 596 | #302 of 596 |
| National rank | #21238 of 50,301 | #14034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 346 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Enfield | Enfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Barnard School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 55.6).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 53.4%).
- •Henry Barnard School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •Eli Whitney School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 311.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eli Whitney School better than Henry Barnard School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Barnard School ranks higher (66.1 vs 55.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eli Whitney School and Henry Barnard School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eli Whitney School: 346. Henry Barnard School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eli Whitney School and Henry Barnard School rank in Connecticut?
Eli Whitney School is 376th of 596 and Henry Barnard School is 302nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).