Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hockanum 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
(14-15)4%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
(14-15)48%
22%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 28-year historical data
Black
(14-15)29%
13%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 28-year historical data
White
(14-15)18%
57%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
(14-15)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Hockanum School?
336 students attend Hockanum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hockanum School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hockanum School?
Hockanum School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hockanum School offer ?
Hockanum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hockanum School part of?
Hockanum School is part of East Hartford School District.
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