Central School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Central School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Central School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Central School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
4%
13%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #88 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Central School often compared to?
Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Latimer Lane School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Central School?
374 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Central School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Simsbury School District.
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