Killingworth Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Killingworth Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (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 70-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Killingworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Killingworth Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Killingworth Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Killingworth Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#81 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killingworth Elementary School's ranking?
Killingworth Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Killingworth Elementary School?
254 students attend Killingworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Killingworth Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Killingworth Elementary School?
Killingworth Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Killingworth Elementary School offer ?
Killingworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Killingworth Elementary School part of?
Killingworth Elementary School is part of Regional School District 17.
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