Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dorothy C. Goodwin School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy C. Goodwin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dorothy C. Goodwin School's student population of 152 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dorothy C. Goodwin School ranks within the top 5% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy C. Goodwin School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
58%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy C. Goodwin School's ranking?
Dorothy C. Goodwin School is ranked #39 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Dorothy C. Goodwin School often compared to?
Dorothy C. Goodwin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie E. Vinton School, Southeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Dorothy C. Goodwin School?
152 students attend Dorothy C. Goodwin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dorothy C. Goodwin School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy C. Goodwin School?
Dorothy C. Goodwin School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dorothy C. Goodwin School offer ?
Dorothy C. Goodwin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy C. Goodwin School part of?
Dorothy C. Goodwin School is part of Mansfield School District.
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