C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet

50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet 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 8% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's student population of 425 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet 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 C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is 0.50, 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)
#889 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
69%
29%
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Black
15%
13%
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White
9%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet's ranking?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is ranked #889 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet often compared to?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
425 students attend C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet offer ?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet part of?
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet is part of New London School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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