East School

54 Little Brook Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 1% in CT
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

East School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

East School ranks within the top 1% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East School is 0.38, 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)
#9 out of 940 schools
(Top 1%)
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84%
39%
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84%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
78%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 East School's ranking?
East School is ranked #9 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are East School often compared to?
East Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South School, West School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% 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 East School?
525 students attend East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East School?
East School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East School offer ?
East School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East School part of?
East School is part of New Canaan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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