Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farmingville Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmingville 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
Farmingville Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Farmingville Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmingville Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#5 out of 942 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmingville Elementary School's ranking?
Farmingville Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Farmingville Elementary School often compared to?
Farmingville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barlow Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Farmingville Elementary School?
321 students attend Farmingville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Farmingville Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmingville Elementary School?
Farmingville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farmingville Elementary School offer ?
Farmingville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farmingville Elementary School part of?
Farmingville Elementary School is part of Ridgefield School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day for K - Grade 9 Students
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10 - 12 Students
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)
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