Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School

Rating

Top 50%

Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
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:

School Overview

Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 34% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

524 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School is 0.77, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#460 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

17%

Hispanic

31%

28%

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Black

25%

13%

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White

21%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.77

0.66

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Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Capitol Region Education Council School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

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?

524 students attend Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

31% of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 16:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education