Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary 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 is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
26%
13%
White
20%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School's ranking?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is ranked #460 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School?
538 students attend Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School offer ?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School part of?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
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