John Paterson School vs. Elizabeth Green School
Should I attend John Paterson School or Elizabeth Green School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Paterson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Elizabeth Green School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Paterson 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elizabeth Green School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
396 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#460 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
18
Kindergarten Students
62
58
Grade 1 Students
72
51
Grade 2 Students
86
59
Grade 3 Students
87
60
Grade 4 Students
64
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
34%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
60%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%