Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Griswold Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Griswold Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jewett City, CT, encompassing approximately 37.1 square miles. The zone typically has a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griswold Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
70 acres
School Motto
Educate for excellence by ensuring our students are connected.
School Rankings
Griswold Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griswold 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
#633 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griswold Elementary School's ranking?
Griswold Elementary School is ranked #633 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Griswold Elementary School often compared to?
Griswold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mile Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Griswold Elementary School?
655 students attend Griswold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Griswold Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griswold Elementary School?
Griswold Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Griswold Elementary School offer ?
Griswold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Griswold Elementary School part of?
Griswold Elementary School is part of Griswold School District.
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