Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Center School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
81%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center School's ranking?
Center School is ranked #194 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Center School often compared to?
Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windermere School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Center School?
466 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Center School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Ellington School District.
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