Northeast School serves 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Northeast School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (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 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Northeast School's student population of 571 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Northeast 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 Northeast School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%

Hispanic
38%
28%

Black
11%
13%

White
43%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Northeast School's ranking?
Northeast School is ranked #533 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Northeast School?
571 students attend Northeast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Northeast School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast School?
Northeast School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northeast School offer ?
Northeast School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast School part of?
Northeast School is part of Stamford School District.
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