Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pine Grove School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Grove School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Grove School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
7%
13%
White
65%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Grove School's ranking?
Pine Grove School is ranked #280 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pine Grove School often compared to?
Pine Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove School?
616 students attend Pine Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pine Grove School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove School?
Pine Grove School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Grove School offer ?
Pine Grove School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove School part of?
Pine Grove School is part of Avon School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
PGS First Day of School
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
PGS Tentative last day - Early Dismissal
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
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