Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, King's Highway Elementary 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 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King's Highway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
King's Highway Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
King's Highway Elementary 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 King's Highway Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#17 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King's Highway Elementary School's ranking?
King's Highway Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are King's Highway Elementary School often compared to?
King's Highway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green's Farms School, Coleytown Elementary School, Long Lots School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend King's Highway Elementary School?
446 students attend King's Highway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of King's Highway Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King's Highway Elementary School?
King's Highway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does King's Highway Elementary School offer ?
King's Highway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King's Highway Elementary School part of?
King's Highway Elementary School is part of Westport School District.
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