Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Lewin G. Joel Jr. School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Clinton, CT, covering approximately 19 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest boundary being 4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is 0.48, 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
#381 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
68%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewin G. Joel Jr. School's ranking?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is ranked #381 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Lewin G. Joel Jr. School often compared to?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Haddam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
532 students attend Lewin G. Joel Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lewin G. Joel Jr. School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewin G. Joel Jr. School?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lewin G. Joel Jr. School offer ?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewin G. Joel Jr. School part of?
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is part of Clinton School District.
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