Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Great Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Neck Elementary School serves the southern part of Waterford, CT, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.5 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great Neck Elementary School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Collaborate ~ Innovate ~ Educate
School Rankings
Great Neck Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Neck Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#225 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Great Neck Elementary School often compared to?
Great Neck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillie B. Haynes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Great Neck Elementary School?
309 students attend Great Neck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Great Neck Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Neck Elementary School?
Great Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Great Neck Elementary School part of?
Great Neck Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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