Governor William Pitkin School

330 Hills St.
East Hartford, CT 06118

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Tel: (860) 622-5480

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Governor William Pitkin School serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Governor William Pitkin 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 30-34% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Governor William Pitkin School's student population of 301 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

301 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Governor William Pitkin 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 Governor William Pitkin School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#543 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Governor William Pitkin School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Governor William Pitkin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Governor William Pitkin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

Hispanic

41%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Governor William Pitkin School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

25%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Governor William Pitkin School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

17%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Governor William Pitkin School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Governor William Pitkin School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Governor William Pitkin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

East Hartford School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Governor William Pitkin School's ranking?

Governor William Pitkin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What schools are Governor William Pitkin School often compared to?

Governor William Pitkin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Magnet School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Governor William Pitkin School?

301 students attend Governor William Pitkin School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Governor William Pitkin School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor William Pitkin School?

Governor William Pitkin School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Governor William Pitkin School offer ?

Governor William Pitkin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Governor William Pitkin School part of?

Governor William Pitkin School is part of East Hartford School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Recess: Schools Closed

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

Projected Last Day of School (180th Day): Early Dismissal Pre-K-12

June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education