John Barry School

John Barry School, a mid-tier K-5 school in Meriden, Connecticut, overseen by Meriden School District, teaches 418 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

John Barry School is one of 13 schools operated by Meriden School District, a district that caters to 8,036 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, John Barry School records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 69%. Beyond that, the school records 12% Black, 10% White, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 20% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.4:1. The state averages around 12.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 87% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against South Central Connecticut Planning Region (around 51%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for South Central Connecticut Planning Region shows median household earnings sit near $88,197, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, South Central Connecticut Planning Region runs 152 public schools (combined enrollment of about 72,909 students), of which John Barry School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Benjamin Franklin School, around 0.8 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around John Barry School.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Trend over the last 7 years. John Barry School's enrollment has shrank 14% since 2018, when it stood at 485 (now 418). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 14% to 10%.

On allk12, members of the John Barry School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.