Branchville Elementary School

40 Florida Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Branchville Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Branchville Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Branchville Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Branchville Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Branchville 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 940 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
84%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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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 Branchville Elementary School's ranking?
Branchville Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Branchville Elementary School?
353 students attend Branchville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Branchville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branchville Elementary School?
Branchville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Branchville Elementary School offer ?
Branchville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Branchville Elementary School part of?
Branchville Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Yom Kippur (School Closed)
September 25, 2023 (Monday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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