Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nayaug Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nayaug Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nayaug Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nayaug Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nayaug Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#87 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nayaug Elementary School's ranking?
Nayaug Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Nayaug Elementary School often compared to?
Nayaug Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buttonball Lane School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Nayaug Elementary School?
539 students attend Nayaug Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Nayaug Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nayaug Elementary School?
Nayaug Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nayaug Elementary School offer ?
Nayaug Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nayaug Elementary School part of?
Nayaug Elementary School is part of Glastonbury School District.
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