Oliver Ellsworth School

730 Kennedy Ave.
Windsor, CT 06095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 439 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
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 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 85%
  • : 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Oliver Ellsworth School's student population of 439 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oliver Ellsworth School is 0.77, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
(11-12)
85%
83%
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(11-12)
77%
80%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
29%
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Black
30%
13%
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White
28%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Oliver Ellsworth School often compared to?
Oliver Ellsworth Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poquonock Elementary School, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School by visitors of our site.
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?
439 students attend Oliver Ellsworth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Oliver Ellsworth School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 85%
  • : 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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