Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pomperaug Elementary 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 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pomperaug School serves the southern part of Southbury, CT, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pomperaug Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pomperaug Elementary School's student population of 395 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pomperaug Elementary 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 Pomperaug Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#256 out of 939 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Pomperaug Elementary School's ranking?
Pomperaug Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pomperaug Elementary School often compared to?
Pomperaug Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gainfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pomperaug Elementary School?
395 students attend Pomperaug Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pomperaug Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomperaug Elementary School?
Pomperaug Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pomperaug Elementary School offer ?
Pomperaug Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pomperaug Elementary School part of?
Pomperaug Elementary School is part of Regional School District 15.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Recess (School Closed)
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Recess (School Closed)
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Recess (School Closed)
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Winter Recess (School Closed)
December 24, 2026 (Thursday)
Winter Recess (School Closed)
December 25, 2026 (Friday)
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