Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School serves the southeast part of East Hartford, CT, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Belong to Something Greater
School Rankings
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is 0.67, 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
#497 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School's ranking?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is ranked #497 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School often compared to?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph O. Goodwin School, Governor William Pitkin School, Dr. John A. Langford School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
519 students attend Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School offer ?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School part of?
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School is part of East Hartford School District.
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