Great Plain School

10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Plain School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Plain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Great Plain School's student population of 282 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Great Plain School 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 Great Plain School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#543 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
39%
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40-44%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
56%
29%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
29%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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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 Great Plain School's ranking?
Great Plain School is ranked #543 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Great Plain School often compared to?
Great Plain Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Ridge Primary School, Stadley Rough School, Pembroke School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Great Plain School?
282 students attend Great Plain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Great Plain School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Plain School?
Great Plain School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Great Plain School offer ?
Great Plain School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Plain School part of?
Great Plain School is part of Danbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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