Deep River Elementary School
Tel:
(860)526-5319
- Deep River Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Deep River Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Deep River Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Deep River Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deep River Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #414 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 86% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Deep River School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Deep River Elementary School is Valley Regional High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John Winthrop Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chester Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Deep River Valley Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 606 students
1.4 miles
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860)526-5328 1.4 9-12 606 - Chester Chester Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 206 students
1.7 miles
23 Ridge Rd.
Chester, CT 06412
(860)526-5797 1.7 K-6 206 - Deep River John Winthrop Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 333 students
1.9 miles
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860)526-9546 1.9 7-8 333 - Centerbrook Essex Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 368 students
2.6 miles
108 Main St.
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860)767-8215 2.6 PK-6 368 - Westbrook Westbrook High School Grades: 9-12 | 273 students
6.2 miles
156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860)399-6214 6.2 9-12 273
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