Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Frederick Brewster School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Brewster School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederick Brewster School's student population of 230 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frederick Brewster School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
91%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Frederick Brewster School?
230 students attend Frederick Brewster School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Frederick Brewster School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Brewster School?
Frederick Brewster School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick Brewster School offer ?
Frederick Brewster School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Brewster School part of?
Frederick Brewster School is part of Regional School District 13.
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