Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Catherine Kolnaski Magnet 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 is 30-34% (which is lower 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School's student population of 359 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catherine Kolnaski Magnet 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
#508 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
9%
13%
White
33%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School's ranking?
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School is ranked #508 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School?
359 students attend Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School?
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School offer ?
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School part of?
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School is part of Groton School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School-Early Dismissal
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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