Abraham Pierson School (Closed 2020)

75 East Main St.
Clinton, CT 06413
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 251 students in grades 4-5, Abraham Pierson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(18-19)
56%
48%
(18-19)
63%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Abraham Pierson School?
251 students attend Abraham Pierson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Abraham Pierson School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Pierson School?
Abraham Pierson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abraham Pierson School offer ?
Abraham Pierson School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Abraham Pierson School part of?
Abraham Pierson School is part of Clinton School District.

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