Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pomfret Community School ranks in the top 30% 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 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pomfret Community School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pomfret Center, CT school district, covering approximately 40.6 square miles. The average drive to the school is typically 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pomfret Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pomfret Community School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission as a community school is to provide an enriching and safe learning environment where all students and staff are challenged to achieve their highest potential and to become lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Pomfret Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pomfret Community School is 0.19, 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
#189 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Pomfret Community School's ranking?
Pomfret Community School is ranked #189 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pomfret Community School often compared to?
Pomfret Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodstock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pomfret Community School?
332 students attend Pomfret Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pomfret Community School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomfret Community School?
Pomfret Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pomfret Community School offer ?
Pomfret Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pomfret Community School part of?
Pomfret Community School is part of Pomfret School District.
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