Great Neck Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Great Neck Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (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 23% 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: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Neck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Great Neck Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Great Neck 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 Great Neck Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#225 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%

Hispanic
11%
28%

Black
1%
13%

White
77%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Great Neck Elementary School's ranking?
Great Neck Elementary School is ranked #225 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Great Neck Elementary School?
301 students attend Great Neck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Great Neck Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Neck Elementary School?
Great Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Great Neck Elementary School offer ?
Great Neck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Neck Elementary School part of?
Great Neck Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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