Northend Elementary School

160 Bassett St.
New Britain, CT 06051

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Northend Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Northend 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 ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 256 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Northend Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

256 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Northend 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 Northend Elementary School is 0.46, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#904 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Northend Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Northend Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

72%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Northend Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

14%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Northend Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

50%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Northend Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

78%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New Britain School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northend Elementary School's ranking?

Northend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Northend Elementary School?

256 students attend Northend Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Northend Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Northend Elementary School?

Northend Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Northend Elementary School offer ?

Northend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Northend Elementary School part of?

Northend Elementary School is part of New Britain School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 256 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education