Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Claude Chester 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
37%
32%
Black
9%
12%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted41.8%
18.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Claude Chester School?
316 students attend Claude Chester School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Claude Chester School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Claude Chester School?
Claude Chester School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Claude Chester School offer ?
Claude Chester School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Claude Chester School part of?
Claude Chester School is part of Groton School District.
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