Laurel Literacy Academy

1 Filley St.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Laurel Literacy Academy serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 76%
  • : 64%
  • : Laurel School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bloomfield, CT school district, covering an area of approximately 26.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles to the farthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Laurel Literacy Academy's student population of 247 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Laurel Literacy Academy is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
(10-11)
76%
83%
(10-11)
64%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
20%
32%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
64%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
8%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.55

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Laurel Literacy Academy often compared to?
Laurel Literacy Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Laurel Literacy Academy?
247 students attend Laurel Literacy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Laurel Literacy Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Literacy Academy?
Laurel Literacy Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurel Literacy Academy offer ?
Laurel Literacy Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laurel Literacy Academy part of?
Laurel Literacy Academy is part of Bloomfield School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 76%
  • : 64%
  • : Laurel School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bloomfield, CT school district, covering an area of approximately 26.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles to the farthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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