Elm City College Preparatory School serves 776 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Elm City College Preparatory School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm City College Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elm City College Preparatory School's student population of 776 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elm City College Preparatory School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elm City College Preparatory School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
65%
13%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm City College Preparatory School's ranking?
Elm City College Preparatory School is ranked #717 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elm City College Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Elm City College Preparatory School is 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elm City College Preparatory School?
776 students attend Elm City College Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Elm City College Preparatory School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm City College Preparatory School?
Elm City College Preparatory School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elm City College Preparatory School offer ?
Elm City College Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm City College Preparatory School part of?
Elm City College Preparatory School is part of Elm City College Preparatory School District.
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