Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hop Brook 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hop Brook Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1916
School Rankings
Hop Brook 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 Hop Brook Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#666 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
45%
32%
Black
12%
12%
White
36%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hop Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Hop Brook Elementary School is ranked #666 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hop Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Hop Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Hill School, Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Hop Brook Elementary School?
312 students attend Hop Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hop Brook Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hop Brook Elementary School?
Hop Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hop Brook Elementary School offer ?
Hop Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hop Brook Elementary School part of?
Hop Brook Elementary School is part of Naugatuck School District.
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