Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Essex Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Essex Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Centerbrook, CT, spanning approximately 11.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essex Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Essex Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Showing 2012–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Essex Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#111 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
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)9.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Essex Elementary School's ranking?
Essex Elementary School is ranked #111 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Essex Elementary School often compared to?
Essex Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daisy Ingraham School, Kathleen E. Goodwin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Essex Elementary School?
307 students attend Essex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Essex Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Essex Elementary School offer ?
Essex Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Essex Elementary School part of?
Essex Elementary School is part of Essex School District.
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