Latimer Lane School serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Latimer Lane School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (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 80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Latimer Lane School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Latimer Lane School's student population of 437 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Latimer Lane 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 Latimer Lane School is 0.50, 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
#63 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
5%
13%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Latimer Lane School's ranking?
Latimer Lane School is ranked #63 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Latimer Lane School often compared to?
Latimer Lane Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Latimer Lane School?
437 students attend Latimer Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Latimer Lane School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Latimer Lane School?
Latimer Lane School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Latimer Lane School offer ?
Latimer Lane School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Latimer Lane School part of?
Latimer Lane School is part of Simsbury School District.
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