Main Street School (Closed 2009)

Serving 181 students in grades 3-5, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
181 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
94%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Main Street School?
181 students attend Main Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Main Street School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street School?
Main Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Main Street School offer ?
Main Street School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Main Street School part of?
Main Street School is part of Plymouth School District.

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