Oshana Elementary School

70 Church Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oshana Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oshana Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Oshana Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oshana Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#98 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
39%
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70-74%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
72%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Oshana Elementary School's ranking?
Oshana Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Oshana Elementary School?
244 students attend Oshana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oshana Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oshana Elementary School?
Oshana Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oshana Elementary School offer ?
Oshana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oshana Elementary School part of?
Oshana Elementary School is part of Southington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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