Claude Chester School (Closed 2021)

1 Harry Day Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#739 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
39%
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30-34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
37%
29%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
31%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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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 Claude Chester School's ranking?
Claude Chester School is ranked #739 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?
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Claude Chester School part of?
Claude Chester School is part of Groton School District.

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