South End Elementary School

10 Maxwell-noble Drive
Plantsville, CT 06479
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South End Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in CT
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

South End Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

South End Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South End Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#210 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
39%
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65-69%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
84%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South End Elementary School's ranking?
South End Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are South End Elementary School often compared to?
South End Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oshana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend South End Elementary School?
230 students attend South End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South End Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South End Elementary School?
South End Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does South End Elementary School offer ?
South End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South End Elementary School part of?
South End Elementary School is part of Southington School District.

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Tentative Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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