Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's student population of 425 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is 0.50, 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
#889 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
15%
13%
White
9%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's ranking?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is ranked #889 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet often compared to?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
425 students attend C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet offer ?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet part of?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is part of New London School District.
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