Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cranbury Elementary 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 42% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cranbury Elementary School serves the northern part of Norwalk, CT, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cranbury Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Campus Size
33 acres
School Motto
Cranbury School is uniquely positioned in a neighborhood woodland section of Norwalk.
School Rankings
Cranbury Elementary 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 Cranbury Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#507 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranbury Elementary School's ranking?
Cranbury Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Cranbury Elementary School often compared to?
Cranbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School, Miller-driscoll School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Cranbury Elementary School?
410 students attend Cranbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cranbury Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranbury Elementary School?
Cranbury Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cranbury Elementary School offer ?
Cranbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cranbury Elementary School part of?
Cranbury Elementary School is part of Norwalk School District.
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