Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hampton 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hampton Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hampton, CT, encompassing approximately 25.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampton Elementary School's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
73 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hampton 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 Hampton Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#588 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)12.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Hampton Elementary School's ranking?
Hampton Elementary School is ranked #588 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hampton Elementary School often compared to?
Hampton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaplin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hampton Elementary School?
73 students attend Hampton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hampton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampton Elementary School?
Hampton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hampton Elementary School offer ?
Hampton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hampton Elementary School part of?
Hampton Elementary School is part of Hampton School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Hampton is a great school and is small, but doing wonderful things. The teachers and administration are caring and are working to improve students in all areas
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