Latimer Lane School vs. Central School
Should I attend Latimer Lane School or Central 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
Latimer Lane School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Latimer Lane School ranks in the top 10% 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 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central School ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
437 students
380 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#88 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
52
Grade 1 Students
55
53
Grade 2 Students
73
55
Grade 3 Students
67
51
Grade 4 Students
62
63
Grade 5 Students
66
56
Grade 6 Students
47
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
69%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%