The Henry Barnard Elementary School teaches students from pre-kindergarten to second grade using the Reggio Emilia style of education, which emphasizes a child's interactions with other children, teachers, parents and the physical and social environment. The school's curriculum is comprised of language arts, math, social studies, science, art, physical education and computer classes. It also offers magnet and special education classes. In addition to teachers, its staff features other educational professional including a psychologist, speech and language pathologists, social workers and teaching assistants.