Moosup Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Moosup Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moosup Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moosup Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Moosup Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#508 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
3%
13%
White
85%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Moosup Elementary School's ranking?
Moosup Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Moosup Elementary School?
300 students attend Moosup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Moosup Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moosup Elementary School?
Moosup Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Moosup Elementary School offer ?
Moosup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moosup Elementary School part of?
Moosup Elementary School is part of Plainfield School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Dismissal 1:15 pm Last Day of School
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
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