Frenchtown Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Frenchtown Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frenchtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Frenchtown Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frenchtown Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Frenchtown Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#247 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
28%
28%
Black
10%
13%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frenchtown Elementary School's ranking?
Frenchtown Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Frenchtown Elementary School?
500 students attend Frenchtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Frenchtown Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frenchtown Elementary School?
Frenchtown Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frenchtown Elementary School offer ?
Frenchtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frenchtown Elementary School part of?
Frenchtown Elementary School is part of Trumbull School District.
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