Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Center School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Center School serves the entire district of Willington, CT, encompassing approximately 33.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center School's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Center School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center School is 0.36, 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
#536 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #536 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Center School often compared to?
Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Center School?
205 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Center School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Willington School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Early Dismissal - Last Day of School
June 08, 2027 (Tuesday)
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