Kathleen E. Goodwin School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Kathleen E. Goodwin School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathleen E. Goodwin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Kathleen E. Goodwin School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is ranked within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kathleen E. Goodwin School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%

Hispanic
18%
28%

Black
n/a
13%

White
74%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen E. Goodwin School's ranking?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is ranked #248 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
364 students attend Kathleen E. Goodwin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kathleen E. Goodwin School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathleen E. Goodwin School?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kathleen E. Goodwin School offer ?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathleen E. Goodwin School part of?
Kathleen E. Goodwin School is part of Old Saybrook School District.
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