Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Batchelder School 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 was 12% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)12%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
77%
31%
Black
19%
12%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% CT state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend Batchelder School?
397 students attend Batchelder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Batchelder School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Batchelder School?
Batchelder School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Batchelder School offer ?
Batchelder School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Batchelder School part of?
Batchelder School is part of Hartford School District.
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