Serving 13 students in grades 11-12,
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
54%
13%
White
15%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Unified School District #1
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School?
13 students attend Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What grades does Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School offer ?
Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School part of?
Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School is part of Unified School District #1.
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