Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plantsville Elementary School serves the southwest area of Plantsville, CT, covering approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School's ranking?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School often compared to?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?
235 students attend Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School offer ?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School part of?
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is part of Southington School District.
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