Top Rankings
Elm City Montessori School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 312 students in Elm City Montessori School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Elm City Montessori School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,008 Schools
# Students
312 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elm City Montessori School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.6%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
32%
% Black
26%
12%
% White
34%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,354. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,324 is less than the state median of $25,414. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,215
$26,354
Spending / Student
$14,324
$25,414
Best Elm City Montessori School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm City Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elm City Montessori School District?
Elm City Montessori School District manages 1 public schools serving 312 students.
What is the rank of Elm City Montessori School District?
Elm City Montessori School District is ranked #145 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elm City Montessori School District?
34% of Elm City Montessori School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elm City Montessori School District?
Elm City Montessori School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Elm City Montessori School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,324 is less than the state median of $25,414. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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