Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Branchville Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Branchville Elementary School serves the southern part of Ridgefield, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Branchville Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Branchville Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Branchville Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #16 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Branchville Elementary School often compared to?
Branchville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgebury Elementary School, Barlow Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Branchville Elementary School?
340 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 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Branchville Elementary School offer ?
Branchville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
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
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal for Students)
June 15, 2027 (Tuesday)
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