Oliver Ellsworth School serves 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 83%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 85%
- Reading Proficiency: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Ellsworth School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Oliver Ellsworth School's student population of 444 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oliver Ellsworth School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)77%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
31%
13%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Oliver Ellsworth School?
444 students attend Oliver Ellsworth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Oliver Ellsworth School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Ellsworth School?
Oliver Ellsworth School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oliver Ellsworth School offer ?
Oliver Ellsworth School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oliver Ellsworth School part of?
Oliver Ellsworth School is part of Windsor School District.
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