Deep River Elementary School
Tel:
(860) 526-5319
Deep River Elementary School serves 275 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 47%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
Deep River Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Deep River Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Deep River Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 275 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Deep River Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Deep River Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #243 out of 951 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 5% |
Hispanic | 9% | 25% |
Black | 1% | 13% |
White | 85% | 54% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 31% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Deep River School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 587 students
1.4 miles
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328 1.4 9-12 587 - Chester Chester Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 205 students
1.7 miles
23 Ridge Rd.
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-5797 1.7 K-6 205 - Deep River John Winthrop Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 322 students
1.9 miles
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546 1.9 7-8 322 - Centerbrook Essex Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 343 students
2.6 miles
108 Main St.
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 767-8215 2.6 PK-6 343 - Westbrook Westbrook High School Grades: 9-12 | 250 students
6.2 miles
156 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6214 6.2 9-12 250
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